Street Light Repair and Replacement at the Colorado Air and Space Port

Adams County Finance Department Purchasing Division is soliciting bids for repair and replacement of streetlights at the Colorado Air and Space Port in Watkins, Colorado under IFB, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. MT and a mandatory pre-bid conference and walk-through on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT at the project site.

The scope spans two phases. Phase 1 comprises directional bores for underground conduit, pulling new #6 THWN-2 copper conductors through existing conduit in 13 viable sections, installation of ground rods with clamps at existing caissons, installation of 14 new commercial-grade LED luminaire heads rated for wet locations and exterior pole-top mounting, and new vertical branch circuit wiring with weatherproof fittings and conduit in compliance with NEC 2026 standards. Phase 2 requires excavation and installation of two new concrete caissons for pole bases and setting and plumbing of two new poles using telehandler or boom equipment.

The contract is structured as a one-year agreement with the option of two one-year renewals, subject to the County's discretion and budget approval. The County has not disclosed the project budget. Pricing shall be submitted as firm fixed pricing, not-to-exceed pricing, or professional hourly rates as applicable on the County's form. Bids held valid for 120 days after the bid due date. A 5% bid bond is required at bid submittal for construction projects over $50,000; performance and payment bonds each of 100% contract value are due at contract execution. A 5% retainage fee applies to construction contracts over $150,000. For contracts exceeding $250,000 entered on or after September 1, 2024, prevailing wage requirements apply under Colorado Department of Labor & Employment standards, including apprenticeship and training compliance where applicable.

Questions are due October 27, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. MT. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct. Contractors must provide three references, a W-9 form, acknowledge all addenda, confirm compliance with Colorado Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, and provide a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. No liquidated damages apply.