Safety Barrier Installation

Pitkin County is requesting proposals for installation of protective traffic bollards, sandstone blocks, planters, bicycle parking facilities, and site improvements at the Pitkin County Administration Building (530 E Main Street) and Pitkin County Library (120 N Mill Street) in Aspen, Colorado, with proposals due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM MT.

The scope encompasses two distinct locations. At the Administration Building: stacked sandstone blocks and traffic-rated planters as vehicle deterrents, planting enhancements with irrigation, a window well cover, and bicycle parking improvements including crusher fines pads and surface-mounted racks. At the Library: a curved sandstone wall designed as both amenity and traffic deterrent, traffic-rated planters, concrete platforms, reconfigured bicycle parking areas, and modifications to the existing irrigation system. Contractors are responsible for obtaining a Colorado Department of Transportation Special Use Permit for bike rack installations within State Highway 82 right-of-way and must name CDOT as additional insured.

Proposals are limited to 20 pages in 12-point Times New Roman font on 8.5" × 11" paper and must include a statement of qualifications, project approach and schedule, references (local government experience preferred), a completed proposal form acknowledging all addenda, a comprehensive fee schedule covering labor, materials, supplies, permits and services, and a list of subcontractors with qualifications. Evaluation is weighted: Approach to Project (30%), List of Similar Work (20%), Estimated Cost of Services including reimbursable expenses (40%), and References (10%).

Questions and clarification requests are due July 27, 2026 at 4:00 PM MT. No bidder's conference will be held; interested parties may visit sites independently. The selection committee will meet during the week of August 4, with a Notice of Award anticipated August 10 and contract start date of August 17. Project completion is targeted for October 1, 2026. No reimbursement is provided for proposal preparation costs or site inspection attendance. Proposals remain confidential until after contract approval by the County.