LA junta industrial park 27786 railroad ST. Bathroom

The City of La Junta is seeking bids for a construction project to develop an 8 ft x 14 ft ADA compliant bathroom located at 27786 Railroad St. in the Industrial Park (Ark Valley Pallet Company Building) in La Junta, Colorado. The project requires constructing a bathroom with a closet, including connections to the city sewer main and water meter, and installing a handwashing/utility sink directly outside the lavatory. Bid responses are due by 2:00 PM (Mountain Time) on July 8th, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 30th, 2025 at 9:00 AM. The project has a defined completion timeline of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via email to jennifer.hinkhouse@lajuntacolorado.org, through BidNet Direct, or in person. Evaluation criteria include compliance with local labor regulations, equal opportunity provisions, and adherence to federal debarment certification requirements.

The contract opportunity appears to have specific labor requirements, mandating that contractors employ at least 80% local labor. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate standard construction contract terms including performance bonds and insurance requirements. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will retain 10% of each periodical estimate until final project completion. Potential liquidated damages for late completion range from $200 to $1,000 per day depending on the contract amount. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the detailed specifications and requirement for ADA compliance suggest this is a moderately complex infrastructure improvement project. The project spans jurisdictions including Morgan County and involves the City of La Junta's industrial park development efforts.