Van Buren Ave - Street Curb and Gutter Improvements

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming is requesting bids on Van Buren Avenue street curb and gutter improvements, including installation of a new 12-inch water main with valves, fittings, and fire hydrants, along with storm drainage improvements, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the City's eProcurement Portal. Wyoming preference statutes apply, including a 5% preference for certified resident contractors and preferences for Wyoming-produced materials and labor; resident contractors are limited to subcontracting no more than 30% of the work to nonresident contractors, and the contractor must employ Wyoming laborers unless the state workforce center certifies unavailability or lack of qualifications.

The scope encompasses removal of chainlink fencing and asphalt, excavation and backfill, traffic and erosion control, and restoration with asphalt patching, 930 linear feet of combined curb and gutter, concrete valley gutters, landscaping, riprap, and signage across 26 bid line items. Storm drainage work includes 12-inch and 18-inch C900 storm pipes. Plant mix bituminous pavement must achieve minimum density of 92% of theoretical maximum density for new construction and 94% for patching, using performance-graded asphalt binder PG64-28, verified through coring and compaction testing per ASTM and AASHTO standards. A critical 20 consecutive working day window is required for completion at the intersection of Van Buren Avenue and Rock Springs Street, with liquidated damages assessed daily for failure to meet this deadline. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount and maintain them for a two-year warranty period. A 5% bid guarantee is required in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check. The City will retain 5% of monthly payments throughout the contract term.

An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Questions are due October 9, 2026, with addenda responses due October 15, 2026. City Council final approval is scheduled November 23, 2026, with an estimated Notice to Proceed on December 1, 2026 and final completion April 30, 2027. Commercial general liability insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and business automobile liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit are mandatory. The City waives permit fees for permits it issues; permits from other entities are the contractor's responsibility.