RFQ Construction Management & Testing: Avon Rd I-70 & US6 Crosswalk Improvements

The Town of Avon, Colorado is soliciting Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction project management and materials testing services for a Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) federally funded project. The project focuses on improving Avon Road from the I-70 interchange to US6, specifically addressing pedestrian safety by replacing deficient ADA curb ramps and enhancing 9 total crossings. Key deliverables include removing existing infrastructure, installing new sidewalks, curb ramps, detectable warnings, brick pavers, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), with 5 crossings powered by solar panels and 4 hard-wired into the town's electrical grid. The selected consultant must provide comprehensive construction management services, including construction scheduling, routine inspections, traffic control monitoring, and ensuring compliance with CDOT standards. Qualifications require an Engineer in Responsible Charge (EIRC) who is a Colorado-licensed Professional Engineer with at least two years of recent similar project experience. The RFQ was issued on April 8, 2025, with proposals due by 5:00 PM on May 2, 2025, and a tentative award anticipated in May 2025. The construction period is estimated at 49 working days, with an additional 5 days for punch list items, and work is anticipated during the Fall of 2025.

No specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals or On-the-Job Training (OJT) hours are set for this project. The consultant must provide CDOT-certified laboratory and field technicians with specific certifications for concrete, asphalt, and soil testing. The project will be funded through multiple sources, including federal Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) grant, Federal ADA funds, and Town of Avon Capital Improvements funds. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment focusing on pedestrian safety and ADA compliance. The project will require the selected consultant to provide all necessary vehicles, personnel, and documentation to support the project from pre-construction through final acceptance. The geospatial file (Avon RRFBs.kmz) indicates precise geographic mapping of the project area, which will be crucial for potential bidders in understanding the specific spatial context of the infrastructure improvements. The project represents a targeted approach to enhancing pedestrian safety and infrastructure accessibility in the Town of Avon.