Loma Port of Entry - ANS Traffic Rerouting

Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is requesting sealed bids on construction of a new bypass watercraft-inspection facility at Loma Port of Entry under IFB 2027*042, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. and a pre-bid conference held October 15, 2026 at the project site.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered and verified through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs receive a 5% bid preference. Colorado law requires at least 80% Colorado labor for public works projects; bidders not meeting this threshold must provide written justification. Build America, Buy America requirements apply — all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States unless subject to an approved waiver. The Buy Clean Colorado Act applies, requiring Environmental Product Declarations for asphalt, cement, concrete, glass, and steel products within established Global Warming Potential limits.

Work includes earthwork, asphalt and concrete paving, electrical and water service lines, drainage construction, curb and gutter installation, storm water control, site grading, seeding and mulching, aggregate base course, ANS wash drainage system, bollards, and mobilization across 19 line items. The site is at 1255 Thirteen Road, Loma, Colorado in Mesa County. Contract duration is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion required by February 23, 2027 and anticipated award November 2, 2026.

A 5% bid bond (certified check or cashier's check acceptable) is required for bids of $50,000 or more. Performance and labor/material payment bonds in the amount of 100% of contract price are required if the bid equals or exceeds $150,000. Minimum insurance requirements include $1 million general liability and auto liability. Liquidated damages are $298.61 per day. Davis-Bacon wage requirements and Colorado Department of Transportation standard specifications apply. Written questions were due October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Addendum No. 2 was posted October 22, 2026 and must be acknowledged in the proposal submission.