RFP for Willits Lane River Access

The Town of Basalt is seeking proposals from qualified design and engineering firms to develop the Willits Lane River Access Improvements project, a comprehensive design initiative focused on creating a functional and accessible river access area along the Roaring Fork River. The primary objectives include designing clear, well-marked access routes for vehicles, boats, and pedestrians that support water-based activities such as boating, kayaking, and fishing. The procurement will follow a Request for Proposals (RFP) process with proposals due by 2:00 PM MST on May 19, 2025, following a pre-proposal conference and site visit scheduled for April 16, 2025. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including team introduction, project experience, references, project approach, proposed timeline, and a completed Cost of Services Matrix. The evaluation criteria will heavily weight team experience and capabilities (35%), project approach (30%), and fee proposal (35%), with the Town reserving the right to select the most advantageous proposal. The project scope comprises four primary tasks: data collection, 30% design, 60% design, and final construction drawings and specifications, requiring close collaboration with the Town's Project Manager throughout the process.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The project will be funded through the Town of Basalt, with the selected proposer required to enter into a professional services agreement subject to Town Attorney approval. All submitted materials may be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act and potentially made public. While no incumbent vendors were identified, proposers should be prepared to integrate with existing local infrastructure and understand the specific environmental and recreational context of the Roaring Fork River access area. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the design project suggests a substantial professional services contract focused on creating a high-quality, functional river access improvement project that meets the Town of Basalt's specific recreational and commercial access needs.