OAAA, 2010, 082517 RTI Bridge Repair

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is requesting sealed bids for pedestrian walkway bridge repair at Fort Carson (Project 082517) with bids due September 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM, a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM, and a hard Colorado-labor preference under C.R.S. 8-17-101 requiring at least 80% of work to be performed by Colorado labor with preference given to Colorado resident bidders.

The scope is repair of a pedestrian walkway bridge at 8721 Frank Baldwin Road, Building 9121, Fort Carson, addressing repeated deterioration and maintenance issues including deck replacement twice within the past ten years and ongoing deficiencies from deficient fastening systems and deterioration from pedestrian traffic and snow-removal activities. Work includes installation of aluminum decking with NDS 5" Pro Series grates secured with stainless steel screws to existing landing joists; drainage improvements; replacement of six light pedestals; and surface preparation and painting of existing railings. The general contractor is responsible for all project supervision, construction coordination, scheduling, site logistics, safety, quality control, and warranty services. Construction is anticipated to start in November 2026 and finish in February 2027.

The estimated project cost is $250,000. Minimum bidder qualifications include no prior termination by the State for non-performance, operation under the same business name for at least two years, demonstrated contracting experience on at least two prior projects each exceeding $250,000 in similar scope and complexity, and demonstrated bonding capacity up to $300,000. For projects valued at $150,000 or more, the awarded contractor must provide payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of contract value with bond costs included in the bid. A bid bond of not less than 5% of total bid is required. Clarification requests are due September 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with a final addendum anticipated September 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Award notification and contract approval are anticipated in October 2026.