Storey Boulevard Extension Construction

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, on behalf of Niobrara County, is soliciting sealed bids for Bid S-19-26, the Storey Boulevard Extension Construction project, a fixed-price construction procurement requiring completion of approximately 1.2 miles of roadway extension between N. College Drive and Whitney Road. The scope of work encompasses earthwork, base course construction, asphalt paving, traffic control, erosion control, drainage improvements, pavement markings, and associated site preparation and restoration activities. Bidders must submit detailed pricing on a lump-sum basis with unit price breakdowns for key bid items and demonstrate competency in executing work according to all City Standard Specifications, WYDOT Standard Specifications, and applicable AASHTO and ASTM professional standards. Required qualifications include retention of an independent AASHTO-accredited testing laboratory, submission of performance and payment bonds within thirty calendar days of award, Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation coverage at statutory levels. The contractor must also comply with mandatory pre-construction conferences, submit project schedules, traffic control plans, and stormwater management plans prior to work commencement, and maintain working hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday without weekend or holiday work authorization. Sealed bids are due by March 31, 2026, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder; the bid was posted on February 20, 2026, with supporting documents including construction plans, specifications, general conditions, and administrative instructions available for review.

The solicitation documents do not explicitly reference set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other protected classifications, suggesting this procurement follows standard competitive bidding procedures open to all qualified contractors meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation, indicating this is a new construction initiative. The contractor will be responsible for securing all necessary easements and permits, coordinating with existing utilities, and protecting existing infrastructure throughout construction. Liquidated damages ranging from $250 to $3,500 per calendar day will be assessed for work remaining incomplete after the contract completion date, with the specific daily rate determined by the original contract amount. The contractor will receive monthly progress payments based on engineer approval of work performed and materials on-site, with a standard five percent retainage withheld until final completion, and mobilization costs reimbursed incrementally not to exceed ten percent of the original contract amount. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the available bid documents; interested contractors should contact the City of Cheyenne directly or review the complete Storey Boulevard Extension Construction specification document for detailed cost information and financial parameters.