South Fir Street Pedestrian Bridge Improvements

The Town of Telluride, located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, is seeking bids for the South Fir Street Pedestrian Bridge Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade involving the removal and replacement of existing pedestrian bridge components. The procurement involves approximately 825 square feet of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer decking, 146 linear feet of ADA-compliant handrails with integrated down lighting, and reworking trail landings and connections. Key project deliverables include protecting existing utilities underneath the bridge during construction, implementing environmental controls, and managing erosion. The bid package requires comprehensive documentation from contractors, including a bid bond, statement of qualifications, and subcontractor schedules. Critical procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting on January 15, 2025, at 11am, bid submissions due by February 14, 2025, at noon, and an anticipated contract award on February 25, 2025, with final project completion set for October 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on the contractor's ability, experience, financial resources, compliance history, and environmental practices, with a notable local preference factor in bid assessment.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, and no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned. The project budget is approximately $15,000 for minor contract revisions, with additional line items for removals, bridge components, sitework, and lighting. An optional alternate for sandblasting and painting structural steel is included in the bid package. No specific restrictions exist on organizational types that can respond, though contractors must demonstrate technical competence in bridge infrastructure improvements. The Town reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, providing flexibility in vendor selection. Work restrictions include no construction during the Telluride Bluegrass Festival (June 18-20, 2025) and typically no weekend work without prior approval. The project staging area will be within the public right-of-way parking area directly north of the bridge, with a requirement to maintain access to properties on the south side of the river at all times.