Sanitary Sewer Relocation

The Town of Mead is requesting bids on sanitary sewer relocation near Interstate 25 and WCR34 in Mead, Colorado under IFB #2026-011, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Bidders must submit evidence of Colorado business qualifications or covenant to obtain such qualifications prior to award.

The scope encompasses open cut installation of 563 linear feet of 21-inch PVC sanitary sewer main; two new precast manholes with cast-in-place bases (one 15-foot and one 20-foot depth); design and operation of a temporary sanitary bypass pumping system; abandonment of the existing 21-inch sanitary sewer line and four existing manholes; and site restoration work. The contractor must coordinate closely with the active CDOT highway construction contractor. A bid alternate is available for 27-inch PVC main installation in lieu of the proposed 21-inch. All work items are unit cost with pricing that must include labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, haul, mobilization, and environmental or fuel surcharge fees.

Contract performance runs through December 31, 2026, or until work completion. Liquidated damages are assessed at $2,300 per day for schedule overruns. The contractor must provide a project schedule in Critical Path Method format, furnish 100% performance and payment bonds within 15 days of notice of award, maintain required insurance, and submit 3–5 similar project references for major disciplines completed within the last three years and a resume of the assigned project superintendent with at least two comparable project references. Bid security must equal 10% of the maximum bid price as a certified check, bank money order, or bid bond. Questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with a final addendum issued by September 15. All bids remain open for acceptance for 30 days after opening. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The Town is exempt from Colorado state sales and use taxes on incorporated materials and equipment.