Two Rivers Road Shift Project to Accommodate WWP Improvements

Pitkin County is seeking construction services for the Two Rivers Road Shift Project to Accommodate White Water Park Improvements, located in the Town of Basalt, Colorado. The procurement involves comprehensive road reconstruction and infrastructure enhancement, with specific objectives to shift Two Rivers Road to support white water park development. The Request for Proposals (RFP #134.24) requires detailed documentation including a project approach, qualifications, references, and a completed proposal form. Proposals are due on September 4, 2024, by 1:00 PM MT, with the county offering two preferred completion timelines: December 30, 2024, or May 1, 2025. The evaluation process will rank proposals based on four key criteria: Approach to Project (30%), List of Similar Work (30%), Estimated Cost of Services (30%), and References (10%). The project scope includes road surfacing, utility services, conduit installation, erosion control, traffic management, and infrastructure modifications, with a comprehensive bid schedule detailing 16 distinct line items. A project selection committee comprising representatives from SGM, Blue Green, the Town of Basalt, and Pitkin County will review and select the most suitable contractor.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be for two years with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms, and the county emphasizes environmental consciousness and carbon footprint reduction as project priorities. While specific budget ranges are not directly stated, the bid schedule and contract documents suggest a substantial infrastructure investment with complex technical requirements. The project will require compliance with the Town of Basalt's Public Works Manual and municipal codes, with specific attention to safety protocols, materials management, and regulatory compliance. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, auto liability, professional liability, and builders' risk insurance, with Pitkin County named as an additional insured. The project involves precise infrastructure work, including 495 linear feet of split rail fence, 1,475 linear feet of PVC conduit, 2,943 square yards of hot mix asphalt, and 645 linear feet of concrete curb and gutter, indicating a technically sophisticated municipal infrastructure improvement initiative.