Sand Creek Trail Improvement

The City of Aurora, Colorado is seeking a contractor for the Sand Creek Trail Improvement project (Bid No. 5962A), which involves comprehensive trail reconstruction and infrastructure enhancement. The project will convert approximately 1,270 linear feet of existing 12-foot-wide crusher fines trail to a 10-foot-wide concrete trail with 3-foot-wide crusher fines shoulders, connecting to the Colorado Front Range Trail. Specific work includes site preparation, protection of existing trees, erosion and sedimentation control, concrete paving, culvert installation, and trail surface improvements. Contractor qualifications include successful experience in similar projects within the last three years, with a focus on playground and concrete flatwork installations. The bid was issued on June 26, 2025, with a submission deadline of July 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, and an optional pre-bid conference scheduled for July 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including a Critical Path Method construction schedule and use of the Projectmates construction management system.

The contract includes provisions for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation and mandates 80% Colorado labor utilization. Contractors must secure necessary permits, including a Temporary Construction Access Permit from Denver Parks and Recreation and a City of Aurora Stormwater Quality Discharge Permit. The project has a contract performance period of 90 consecutive calendar days, with an additional 10 days for mobilization. The estimated project cost ranges from $363,650 to $393,650, with a 5% bid bond requirement and potential liquidated damages of $200 per day for project delays. Financial provisions include a 5% retainage and partial payment structures. The project site is located within a Regulatory Zone AE floodplain/Floodway, with detailed stormwater management plans and erosion control measures. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract, adjust quantities, and modify the project scope as needed, providing flexibility in project execution.