Mattie Dam Rehabilitation

Clear Creek County, Colorado is soliciting bids for the Mattie Dam Rehabilitation project, a complex infrastructure improvement initiative located in Idaho Springs. The procurement involves constructing a new non-jurisdictional dam and retrofitting new intake screens into the existing intake structure adjacent to the dam. The project requires comprehensive construction services, including dam profile modifications, excavation, concrete reinforcement, pipe installation, and technical infrastructure upgrades. Key deliverables include detailed engineering implementation, site-specific infrastructure improvements, and compliance with all technical specifications outlined in the project manual. The bid opportunity was posted on March 27, 2024, with proposals due by April 23, 2024. A pre-bid meeting was conducted, as evidenced by the sign-in sheet, which documented multiple potential bidders' attendance. The bid documents, prepared by JVA, Inc. and AECOM, provide extensive technical specifications, engineering drawings, and an addendum issued on April 12, 2024, which clarified technical requirements and responded to pre-bid questions.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the project appears to be open to qualified construction and engineering firms with demonstrated capabilities in dam rehabilitation and water infrastructure projects. The pre-bid sign-in sheet indicated interest from multiple contractors including Jim Noble Inc., Moltz Construction Inc., and American West Construction, suggesting a competitive bidding environment. The project involves significant technical complexity, including work on existing 1997 intake structures and comprehensive site improvements. Although a precise budget was not disclosed, the extensive technical documentation, multiple engineering files, and comprehensive project scope suggest a substantial infrastructure investment. The project will require detailed technical expertise in civil engineering, dam construction, intake screen retrofitting, and compliance with local and state infrastructure regulations. Potential bidders must demonstrate advanced technical capabilities, understanding of complex infrastructure requirements, and ability to execute precise engineering specifications.