Lakemont Center Drainage Improvements

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is procuring drainage improvement services for the Lakemont Center project through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP 25-051) in Jefferson County. The base bid requires removing and replacing approximately 13 linear feet of 12-inch HDPE pipe, installing a 48-inch diameter manhole, providing bypass pumping and dewatering, and conducting comprehensive pipe cleaning and camera inspections of 4-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch HDPE storm pipes. Additional project deliverables include minor landscaping, asphalt and sidewalk replacement, concrete rundown installation, erosion control, and site restoration. The RFP includes a base bid and several bid alternates for potential spot pipe repairs and cured-in-place pipe rehabilitation. Key procurement dates include a question deadline of November 4, 2025, proposal submissions due by November 20, 2025, and an anticipated contract award date of December 16, 2025, with a required project completion time of 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City will evaluate proposals using a Best Value model, considering qualifications, pricing, service capabilities, and other relevant factors.

The procurement is subject to the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which mandates 80% Colorado labor utilization. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including worker's compensation, employer liability, commercial general liability, and automotive liability. Funding is contingent on City Council appropriations, and the contract allows for potential cooperative procurement, enabling other governmental agencies to potentially utilize the contract pricing. Although no incumbent vendors are identified, the project involves integration with existing utility infrastructure, including coordination with local utility companies like Comcast, Zayo, Juchem Ditch, and Wheat Ridge Storm Water. While a specific budget range is not provided, the project involves detailed line-item pricing and allows for potential contract renewals and price adjustments up to 10% of the original cost. The project is located near the West I-70 Frontage Road and involves multiple property parcels in the Lakemont Center area.