OAAA, 2010, 082517 RTI Bridge Repair

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is requesting bids for bridge repair services at Fort Carson, a pedestrian walkway bridge at 8721 Frank Baldwin Road, with electronic bids due September 22, 2026, by 1:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Colorado labor must perform at least 80 percent of the work per Colorado Revised Statutes, and preference is given to Colorado resident bidders and Colorado labor.

The scope encompasses repair of a pedestrian walkway bridge that has experienced repeated deterioration, including decking replacement twice within ten years and observed separation, shifting, and misalignment. Work includes all construction services, project supervision, coordination, scheduling, site logistics, safety and access control, quality control, documentation, warranty period management, and correction of warranty deficiencies.

The estimated project cost is $250,000. The contract term runs from construction commencement in November 2026 through completion by February 2027. Performance and payment bonds of not less than 50 percent of the contract value are required; bond costs must be included in the contractor's bid. A bid bond of not less than 5 percent of the total bid amount is also required.

Minimum qualifications include no previous termination by the State for non-performance on State Buildings contracts, operation under the same business name for at least two years, demonstrated contracting experience on at least two projects each exceeding $250,000 in hard costs, and bonding capability up to $300,000. Mandatory attendance at the pre-bid conference is required. Electronic bid submittals are due via Box.com, with public bid opening scheduled for September 22, 2026, at 1:05 PM. Anticipated contract award is October 2026.