WCR 41 and SH 52 intersection improvements project (CDOT #25008)

Weld County is seeking proposals for the WCR 41 and SH 52 Intersection Improvements Project (CDOT #25008), a comprehensive roadway infrastructure enhancement procurement utilizing a Design-Bid-Build delivery method with Best Value selection criteria. The project involves critical construction services including asphalt removal, storm culvert installation, earthwork, hot mix asphalt paving, roadway signage and striping, guardrail installation, and erosion control at the intersection of WCR 41 and SH 52. Contractors must be prequalified and registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, with proposals evaluated based on technical capabilities, schedule, cost, and potentially an interview. Key dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with proposals due on April 28, 2025, by 10:00 a.m. The anticipated notice of award is scheduled for June 2, 2025, with contract execution expected by June 18, 2025, and project completion targeted for October 31, 2025. Evaluation will specifically assess contractors' ability to meet technical specifications, compliance requirements, and project milestones across two primary construction phases.

The procurement includes a 6% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal and mandates 640 hours of On-the-Job Training, indicating specific set-aside and workforce development requirements. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation, including insurance certificates with specific coverage requirements, performance and payment bonds, and various compliance forms addressing federal, state, and local regulations. The project has a significant force account allocation of $466,400 for minor contract revisions, fuel and asphalt cost adjustments, on-the-job training, and erosion control. Financial provisions include a proposal guaranty of 5% of the total bid amount and mechanisms for potential cooperative purchasing with other governmental entities. While a specific total project budget is not explicitly stated, the detailed line-item pricing, force account allocations, and comprehensive scope suggest a substantial infrastructure investment by Weld County, potentially supplemented by Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) funding. The contract includes robust administrative protections, such as one-year guarantees on all work and materials, and legal provisions for lien waivers and claim management.