S. Wapiti Culvert Repair

The Town of Fraser, Colorado, located in Grand County, is seeking proposals for the Wapiti Bridge Culvert Void Grouting Project, a critical infrastructure rehabilitation effort focusing on three 10-ft x 7-ft elliptical arched corrugated steel culvert pipes on Wapiti Street near Meadow Ridge Road. The primary objectives include void grouting, riprap armoring, and stabilizing culvert inverts to eliminate scour and corrosion issues identified in a September 2023 engineering inspection. Contractors are required to submit proposals through Bidnet Direct by 5 PM on May 30, 2025, with an encouraged site visit and questions deadline of May 20, 2025. The project's optimal construction timeline is either prior to May 1 or after September 1, with mandatory completion by November 15, 2025. Proposal submissions must include an hourly rate sheet and a unit price proposal covering four categories: Lump Sum Mobilization, Lump Sum Water Control, Unit Price Grouting per cubic yard, and Lump Sum Riprap Armoring. The technical scope requires precise restoration work, including river flow diversion, sediment and debris removal, surface preparation, grouting, and riprap installation with specific technical requirements such as using 4,000 psi grout mix and installing cobblestone riprap.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations mentioned in the documents. The Town of Fraser is exempt from state sales and use tax on construction materials and requires contractors to maintain comprehensive general liability and automobile liability insurance with minimum coverage limits. No bid bond is required, and the Town intends to execute a standard Public Works Construction Contract with the most responsive proposal that best serves the town's and public's interests. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly identified, the project stems from an Essential Repair Finding (ERF) letter from Collins Engineers, Inc., which highlighted significant structural deterioration in the culverts, including large perforations, extensive corrosion, and undermining at pipe outlets. The project is classified with a Yellow Priority, indicating repairs should be completed within 90 days. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope of work suggests a substantial infrastructure investment focused on critical drainage system rehabilitation and long-term infrastructure preservation.