North Delta Waterline Replacement

The City of Delta, Colorado is requesting sealed bids for the North Delta Waterline Replacement project (Bid #2026-11), with bids due July 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST. The mandatory pre-bid meeting was held July 13, 2026; questions were due July 15, 2026. A 5% local-vendor preference applies to bidders with principal places of business within the City of Delta, and a 2.5% preference applies to those within Delta County, provided quality, delivery, and service are judged essentially equal.

The scope is excavation and installation of approximately 740 linear feet of new 12-inch diameter PVC water main extending north from Ute Street to an existing junction on the northbound side of Highway 50, south of the Gunnison River bridge crossing. Work includes all labor, materials, equipment, traffic control, site restoration, permits, insurance, supervision, mobilization, and materials testing in accordance with City of Delta standards, CDOT requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The existing water main must be abandoned in place upon successful completion and activation of the new line. Project completion is December 15, 2026, weather permitting.

Bids exceeding $50,000 require bid security equal to at least 5% of the bid amount via certified check or bid bond, forfeitable if the bidder fails to execute a contract within 15 days of acceptance. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to the full bid amount and provide proof of general liability and workers' compensation insurance. All pricing must be lump sum and exclude Colorado State Sales and Use Taxes. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder based on pricing (1–10 points), experience and qualifications (1–10 points), understanding of the project (1–10 points), and references (1–10 points), for a maximum of 50 points. Bids are to be submitted electronically to lindsay@cityofdelta.net, with public bid opening at City Hall.