Montane Park Water Tank Replacement Project

The Montane Park Water Tank Replacement Project is a comprehensive municipal infrastructure procurement by the City of Idaho Springs, located in Clear Creek County, Colorado. The project involves constructing a new potable water storage tank and associated infrastructure, specifically an 80,000-gallon concrete tank approximately 30-40 feet in diameter and 10-12 feet high, partially buried 8-10 feet below existing grade. The scope of work includes an 8-inch diameter water pipeline connection, site work, grading, storm drainage, site access improvements, and demolition of an existing buried tank. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM MST, starting at City Hall and followed by a project site visit. Sealed bids are due by May 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, with an estimated contract duration of 240 days for substantial completion and an additional 30 days for final completion. Bidders are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications and provide a bid bond or cashier's check for 10% of the maximum bid amount. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder, not necessarily the lowest cost proposal.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including Forest Service permit requirements, and implement best management practices, erosion control, and noxious weed prevention measures during construction. Performance and payment bonds are required, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays in substantial and final completion. The project is located at coordinates 39.738314N, 105.507998W on Hidden Wilderness Road and appears to be entirely funded by the City of Idaho Springs. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves significant infrastructure upgrades including a new valve vault, tank mixer, venting, overflow, drain, heating and ventilation, electrical and instrumentation systems. The project manual does not specify a precise budget range, but the complexity of the infrastructure replacement and the detailed technical requirements suggest a substantial municipal investment in water system infrastructure.