Vasquez Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Improvements

The Town of Platteville is seeking a contractor for the Vasquez Blvd. Sanitary Sewer Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade involving construction work in Weld County, Colorado. The procurement opportunity focuses on constructing sanitary sewer improvements between Byers Avenue and Salisbury Avenue, which includes significant demolition and installation work. Specific project deliverables include removing 444 square yards of asphalt pavement and 52 linear feet of curb and gutter, and installing 650 linear feet of 8" SDR35 PVC sewer pipe, 87 linear feet of 6" SDR35 PVC sewer pipe, 5 cleanouts, 6 manholes, and 67 linear feet of horizontal directional boring. The project also encompasses roadway restoration, involving 444 square yards of 5" hot mix asphalt and 444 square yards of 6" aggregate base course. Key submission deadlines include a voluntary virtual pre-bid conference on January 31, 2024, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due on February 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time. Bidders must submit a comprehensive bid package including a bid form, bid schedule, 5% bid bond, and contractor qualification documentation.

While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the project requires contractors to demonstrate technical capability and financial responsibility. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the Town reserving the right to reject any or all bids. Contractors will need to provide a 100% Contract Performance Bond and 100% Contract Payment Bond. The total contract duration is set at 25 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with final completion expected within 5 consecutive calendar days past substantial completion. The project involves coordination with utility providers including Atmos Energy, CenturyLink, and Xcel Energy, and requires careful management of existing infrastructure. Although a precise budget is not specified in the documents, the project includes a pre-defined Force Account item of $7,500 for Minor Contract Revisions and an Add Alternate for 67 linear feet of Directional Boring, suggesting a moderate-scale municipal infrastructure investment.