Wapiti Meadows Open Space Irrigation Pipeline

Pitkin County, Colorado is seeking qualified contractors for the Wapiti Meadows Open Space Irrigation Pipeline project located between Woody Creek and Aspen at coordinates 39.245770, -106.868098. The Request for Proposals (RFP 015.25) outlines two primary bid options: Bid A involves installing approximately 500 feet of pipeline from a screen box to an existing ditch with a pressure relief box, while Bid B encompasses piping approximately 2,500 feet to the Wapiti Meadows field and installing six irrigation risers. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM MT on March 7, 2025, with a recommended pre-proposal meeting scheduled for January 31, 2025. The contract will span one year, with an anticipated start date in March 2025 and completion by December 2025. Evaluation of proposals will be based on a weighted criteria system: 20% for project approach, 30% for similar work experience, 30% for staff availability, and 20% for estimated service costs. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation including project qualifications, similar project histories, staff availability, and a detailed fee schedule. The project requires technical expertise in irrigation pipeline installation, including work with 8" Schedule 40 PVC pipe and 4" DR13.5 HDPE pipe, and precise engineering specifications for screen box and pipeline infrastructure.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP emphasizes environmental consciousness and expects contractors to be mindful of climate action and carbon footprint reduction. The county reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will conduct investigations to verify proposers' capabilities. Funding is subject to annual appropriation, with contract terms allowing potential modifications to meet county needs. The project involves connecting to an existing diversion (splitter) box #10A and installing a proposed screen box with detailed technical specifications. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive engineering drawings and technical specifications suggest a complex infrastructure project requiring significant technical expertise. The sample contract indicates that for contracts exceeding $150,000, the county will pay 95% of completed project work, with the remaining 5% retained until project completion. Contractors will be required to maintain multiple insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, auto liability, and builders' risk insurance, with specific minimum coverage limits.