Power Trail Crossing at Harmony Road

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a contractor for Bid No. 10205 Power Trail Crossing at Harmony Road, a critical infrastructure project to construct a grade-separated underpass for the regional Power Trail. The project involves creating a mixed-use recreational trail connection that will enhance multimodal transportation between neighborhoods and communities north and south of Harmony Road. Specific deliverables include constructing approximately one mile of concrete paved trail, a box culvert underpass, and associated infrastructure improvements. The solicitation was issued on August 27, 2025, with bids due on September 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM MT, and a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT via Microsoft Teams. The contract duration is set at 250 calendar days for substantial completion and 350 calendar days for final completion, with a tentative start date of November 3, 2025. Required qualifications include being prequalified with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and ability to comply with complex technical specifications detailed in multiple project exhibits, including geotechnical investigations, pavement design, and hydraulic reports.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and federal funding requirements, with a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 10.5% and an On-the-Job Training goal of 1,600 hours. Funding sources include the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and local Conservation Trust Funds, which necessitate compliance with federal documentation and regulatory requirements. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and, if awarded, provide performance and payment bonds. Additional compliance requirements include Build America, Buy America certification, and anti-lobbying documentation. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive project documentation, including detailed earthwork tabulations and extensive technical specifications, suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project will be under CDOT oversight and involves complex environmental and engineering considerations, including groundwater testing, pavement design, and hydraulic management strategies.