Water Systmes Improvements

The City of Rifle, Colorado is requesting sealed bids for water system improvements including new waterlines and street upgrades on West 4th Street, West 5th Street, Prefontaine Avenue, and CR 320, with bids due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM. A local contractor preference under City Code Article III Section 4-3-210 applies during contractor selection.

The scope encompasses all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, traffic control, and materials for construction of new waterlines and street upgrades in accordance with project plans and specifications. Contractors and subcontractors must maintain current licensing from the City of Rifle, Garfield County, and the State of Colorado. Construction is anticipated to commence no later than April 15, 2027 and conclude by October 21, 2027, with Prefontaine Avenue work required between June 3 and July 30, 2027. All bids must include complete pricing for materials, labor, permits, insurance, and applicable taxes, with the contractor responsible for all permits and fees directly related to construction. The contract price will be determined by the lowest qualified, responsible, and responsive bidder.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond at the time of bid and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price. The contract will remain subject to acceptance for 60 days following bid opening. Changes to work not covered by contract unit prices require advance approval; adjustments exceeding 25% of the contract price will be negotiated separately. A contingency allowance may be established for unanticipated costs at the owner's discretion. Questions are due October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with anticipated contract award on October 21, 2026. Sealed bids are due at Rifle City Hall.