PMAA, 4283, S17AMR-19-C, Las Animas SFU Electrical Upgrades

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, operating through its Southeast Regional Office in Huerfano County, solicited competitive bids for electrical upgrades at the Las Animas State Fish Unit (also referred to as Las Animas Fish Hatchery), located approximately 7.5 miles northwest of Las Animas on Highway 50. The project scope encompasses the installation of eight new 20-amp GFCI switched outlets on pressure-treated posts positioned at each pond, along with associated underground conduit, conductors, circuit breakers, and a new 100-amp panelboard to serve the facility. Contractors were required to demonstrate experience with electrical systems in specialized facility environments and possess expertise in hatchery operations and requirements. The procurement was structured as a lump-sum bid with two line items covering mobilization and installation of the eight outlets with all required materials and equipment, with completion required within 45 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting was held on October 12, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the hatchery, with written questions due by October 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM directed to Project Manager Eric Stahnke; bids were due October 21, 2016 by 1:00 PM via fax, email, or hand delivery to the Southeast Regional Office in Colorado Springs. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, OSHA requirements, Colorado Department of Transportation 2011 standard specifications, and certification by the Colorado State Electrical Board, with contractors required to obtain permits, locate and avoid existing utilities, and repair any damage caused during construction. Addendum #1, issued October 17, 2016, approved consideration of alternate design proposals featuring up to four 120/240-volt NEMA 3R 5KVA transformers positioned between ponds to reduce voltage drop and material costs, while prohibiting overhead electrical lines and requiring that equipment not obstruct access roads.

No specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were identified in the procurement documents, though the W-9 form collected information regarding minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprise certifications for applicant classification purposes. Bid bonds were not required for documented quotes on this project; however, performance and labor/material bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price were required upon award if contract value exceeded $100,000. Contractors were required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000, and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per accident. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, as a state agency, is exempt from sales tax and contractors were required to obtain exemption certificates from the Department of Revenue. No prevailing wage requirements applied to this project. The specific contract award value or budget range was not disclosed in the available procurement documents, with award intended to be issued to the lowest responsible bidder contingent upon the bid falling within the undisclosed project budget, with the Notice to Proceed expected in mid to late November 2016.