Sidewalk Gap Construction

The City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from experienced civil contractors to establish a qualified contractor pool for the Sidewalk Gap Improvements Program, with proposals due September 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM, and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses construction of three projects: Harlan Street (32nd Avenue to 35th Avenue, 1,414.38 linear feet), Parfet Street (35th Avenue to 3550 Parfet Street, 380.75 linear feet), and 26th Avenue (Oak Street to Paramount Parkway, 1,783.33 linear feet). Work includes demolition and removal of existing asphalt, concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter; installation of new concrete sidewalks and curb ramps meeting ADA and PROWAG standards; asphalt pavement reconstruction; stormwater infrastructure installation; utility coordination with multiple providers; erosion and sediment control; and traffic management. Construction timelines vary by project: 30 working days (Parfet), 60 working days (26th Avenue), and 90 working days (Harlan). Each project includes force account provisions estimated between $27,000 and $100,000 for minor revisions and supplemental erosion control.

Pricing must include a $50,000 lump-sum pre-construction services fee and detailed line-item costs for each project. All prices must remain firm for one year following acceptance; subsequent escalation requests are limited to one adjustment per contract term not exceeding 3 percent of original contract value. Contractors must comply with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act requiring 80 percent Colorado labor and maintain $1,000,000 general liability and $1,000,000 professional liability insurance. This is a federally funded project; contractors cannot be debarred per sam.gov. A two-year warranty on completed work is required beginning upon Final Acceptance.

Evaluation criteria are firm capabilities and references (25 points), scope of submission and team qualifications (15 points), effective approach and timeline (15 points), plan effectiveness and customer service philosophy (10 points), and price and total cost of ownership (35 points). Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with responses by September 10 at 12:00 AM. The City may conduct oral interviews and will negotiate with the highest-ranked firm.