Nederland Fuel Tank Replacement

Boulder County Building Services, a Division of Public Works in Colorado, is requesting bids to replace one 10,000-gallon above-ground fuel tank with a new 10,000-gallon UL-2085 AST storage tank at 286 Ridge Road, Nederland, Colorado, with bids due October 27, 2026 and public bid opening at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams.

The scope comprises three itemized, independently biddable components: Item 1 covers demolition of the existing concrete slab and site paving (asphalt removal, excavation, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, bollard installation); Item 2 covers tank removal, decommissioning, and installation of the new tank configured 60/40 for unleaded and diesel fuel, including fuel dispensers, piping, pumps, sensors, and State of Colorado compliance testing; Item 3 provides alternate electrical pricing for power installation with trenching and paving. Contractors may bid on all items or selected items. Desired work completion is Q3 2027.

Bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount is required, submitted as a surety bond authorized in Colorado or a bank cashier's check payable to Boulder County, with bids remaining irrevocable for 30 days following opening. For bids exceeding $50,000, both payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the proposed cost are required and must be included in the total bid price. Contractors must obtain current certificates of insurance on file with the Public Works Department prior to work commencement, meeting minimum standards including Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Pollution Liability of $1 million per occurrence with $1 million aggregate. Boulder County must be named as additional insured. The project excludes Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage requirements.

Contractors are responsible for obtaining trade permits and submitting the state tax exemption form (DR 0172) for sales and use tax exemption. A pre-construction meeting will be scheduled by the BCBS Project Manager prior to project start. Designated work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., unless written approval is obtained for weekend or holiday work. Boulder County will provide electrical service, temporary restroom facilities, water for construction, and dumpsters on site. Questions regarding procurement process should be directed to procurement@bouldercounty.gov.