Traffic Signal Plan for STEVEN D HOGAN PKWY and E-470

The City of Aurora, Colorado is requesting bids for new traffic signal installations at Steven D Hogan Parkway and E-470 (West Ramp Terminal and East Ramp Terminal) under an IFB, with bids due November 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM (MT) via BidNet. Colorado Revised Statute 8-17-101, 102, and 103 mandate a minimum of 80% Colorado labor. For construction contracts over $250,000 awarded to large businesses, good faith effort to award at least 10% of subcontracting dollars to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) is required.

Work must comply with Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and City of Aurora standards. The project scope encompasses traffic signal design, installation, and associated infrastructure at two intersections. Performance and Payment Bonds are required within ten calendar days of Notice of Award, along with Insurance Certificates.

The estimated project cost ranges from $1.41 million to $1.48 million. The contract is funded by the E-470 Public Highway Authority. Work must be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days plus 10 consecutive calendar days for mobilization from Notice to Proceed. Liquidated damages are $1,000 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline. Progress payments are at 95% of completed work with 5% retainage until final completion; payment is via ACH electronic transfer.

A bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid amount is required. An optional pre-bid conference call is scheduled for October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM (MT) via Microsoft Teams. Written questions are due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (MT), with addenda issued by November 4 if necessary. Bid opening occurs thirty minutes after the bid deadline. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and negotiate contract terms with the successful bidder.