Loma Port of Entry - ANS Traffic Rerouting

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is requesting sealed bids for construction of a new bypass area for watercraft inspections and disinfections at the Loma Port of Entry under IFB 2027*042, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. and a pre-bid conference on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A resident bidder preference applies to contracts exceeding $500,000 under Colorado law; Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs receive a five-percent bid preference. Colorado labor must comprise at least 80% of the workforce on this public works project, which exceeds the $500,000 threshold.

The scope encompasses site construction including earthwork, grading, drainage, asphalt paving, concrete curb and gutter, electrical and water service lines, storm sewer infrastructure, retention pond construction, ANS wash drainage system, and bollard installation with welded top caps and specified placement standards. The 19 bid items include mobilization, survey control, storm water control, embankment work, topsoil stockpiling, seeding and mulching, concrete pavement, and related utility installations. All work must comply with Buy America requirements under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Buy Clean Colorado Act, which establish domestic content preferences and embodied carbon limits for asphalt, cement, concrete, glass, steel, and wood.

The project site is located at 1255 Thirteen Road, Loma, Colorado 81524 in Mesa County. The contract duration is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion targeted for February 23, 2027. Liquidated damages are $298.61 per day for work not completed within the contract period. The notice of award is tentatively scheduled for November 2, 2026, and Notice to Proceed for November 23, 2026.

A five-percent bid bond, certified check, or cashier's check is required for bids of $50,000 or more. Performance and Labor and Material Payment Bonds equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount are required. Written questions are due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Addendum No. 1 corrected the pre-bid conference date to Thursday, October 15, 2026.