PN 6018 - Dale Creek Bridge Replacement (Bridge No. LR45E-0. 2-S287)

Larimer County, Colorado is seeking a qualified highway contractor for the Dale Creek Bridge Replacement project (Project No. 6018, Bid No. B25-14), which involves demolishing and replacing the existing Dale Creek Structure (Bridge No. LR45E-0.2-S287) with a three-cell concrete box culvert. The project is located on County Road 45E near US287 in the Virginia Dale community and requires comprehensive construction activities including excavation, grading, dewatering, erosion control, riprap placement, fencing, and related miscellaneous work. Bidders must be experienced highway contractors familiar with the Colorado Department of Transportation's 2023 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and must submit a comprehensive bid package including a bid form, 5% bid bond, anti-collusion affidavit, and detailed bid schedule. The virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (MT), with bid submissions due on August 7, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (MT). The project has a projected completion timeline of 120 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with a full road closure permitted and local resident access maintained.

The procurement strongly encourages participation from small and minority firms, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms, with a specific requirement that at least 80% of labor must be from Colorado under the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act. The project is not federally funded and is subject to state and local regulations, including compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and non-discrimination requirements. A geotechnical report by Terracon Consultants, Inc. indicates site suitability with recommendations for shallow spread footings and specific earthwork procedures. The project includes a force account line item of $50,000 for minor contract revisions, and the total project budget appears to be structured around the comprehensive bid schedule with 43 different line items covering various construction activities. Payment terms stipulate that invoices must be submitted within 60 days of service provision, with Larimer County processing complete and proper invoices within 45 calendar days. The county reserves the right to reject any bid and may require the apparent low bidder to submit a Statement of Qualifications prior to award.