Sedgwick - Well Drilling

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking a Department of Water Resources (DWR)-licensed water well company to install a water supply well at a future facility located west of Highway 59 north of Interstate 76 in Sedgwick, Colorado. The project requires drilling a well with a maximum depth of 500 feet, intended for domestic uses such as sinks and toilets, and vehicle washing at the new facility. The successful contractor will be responsible for arranging all necessary permitting, completing well drilling and casing installation in accordance with DWR regulations, installing an appropriately sized in-well pump, and developing the well for future water supply. The project also requires the contractor to remove all drill spoils, restore disturbed soil areas with aggregate base course to a four-inch depth, and stabilize the site. Key dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 25, 2024, a question submission deadline of July 26, 2024, and a bid submission deadline of August 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM, with electronic submissions required through the CDOT Vendor Portal. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible bidder, with a project estimated at $90,000 and a 60-day contract period.

The solicitation includes provisions for Colorado resident bidder preferences, requiring at least 80% of work to be performed by Colorado residents. There are opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, and bidders must comply with state prevailing wage requirements and submit a Wage Compliance Form with each pay application. A bid bond is mandatory for bids exceeding $50,000, and contractors must provide Performance Bonds and Labor and Material bonds. The contract award may be extended to other state agencies, local governments, and political subdivisions in Colorado. Bidders must register on CDOT's procurement website and submit a completed bid form, W9, and bid bond. The project has an estimated budget of $90,000, with specific requirements for the well to have a desired flow rate of 65 GPM, 45 PSI building pressure, a pressure switch system, an underground pressure tank, PVC screen, and three-phase power. Additional consideration will be given to environmentally preferable bidders, with guidelines for minimizing paper usage and promoting sustainable practices.