Poudre River Ranch, River Run Pond Outfall Improvement

The City of Greeley, located in Weld County, Colorado, is seeking bids for the Poudre River Ranch River Run Pond Outfall Improvements Project (Bid #F25-04-028). This infrastructure project involves constructing comprehensive improvements to a detention pond located north of River Run Drive and east of N 83rd Avenue, with specific objectives including modifications to existing outlet structures, sidewalk widening, and constructing a concrete bypass structure with a gated outfall to the Poudre River. The project encompasses 21 primary bid items, including clearing and grubbing, concrete removal, excavation, slide gate installation, and concrete pavement installation. Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and perform at least 48% of the contract work with their own organization. The bid evaluation will be based on three key criteria: price (65 points), schedule (25 points), and related experience (10 points). The pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM via Microsoft Teams, with bid submissions due on May 22, 2025, before 12:30 PM MST. The contract time is 30 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with substantial completion expected by June 9, 2025.

Bidders will be required to submit a 5% bid bond or certified check and provide performance and payment bonds upon contract award. The project will necessitate obtaining several permits, including a Floodplain Development Permit and a Department of the Army Nationwide Permit. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the project will be funded by the City of Greeley and requires compliance with City of Greeley Design Criteria and Construction Specifications, CDOT standards, and environmental regulations. The project involves work on property owned by the City of Greeley and a Drainage Easement owned by the River Run Homeowners Association. Specialized equipment for the project includes Waterman Valve slide gates, Tideflex Checkmate inline check valves, and Neenah grated manway access installations. The total estimated project value is $141,778.90, with the work involving technical infrastructure improvements designed to enhance detention pond functionality, maintenance access, and river outfall management.