WCR 72 & 76 paving project

Weld County, Colorado is seeking construction services for the WCR 72 and 76 Paving Project, which involves improving approximately two miles of roadway near the Town of Eaton. The project encompasses comprehensive infrastructure improvements, including earthwork, stormwater erosion control, revegetation, geogrid installation, aggregate base course placement, asphalt paving, stormwater drainage pipe installation, temporary traffic control, signing, and striping. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for April 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM, with proposal submissions due on May 16, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The procurement will utilize a Best Value selection process, with proposals evaluated across three key components: technical score (50 points), schedule score (20 points), and cost score (30 points), potentially including an optional interview scoring component. Contractors must be prequalified and listed on CDOT's Prequalified Contractors List at least 10 days prior to bid opening, and must demonstrate expertise in complex infrastructure construction with strict environmental and quality control requirements. The project will follow the Colorado Department of Transportation's 2023 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, with specific Weld County Project Special Provisions supplementing the standard specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The project is locally funded by Weld County and potentially involves federal aid highway funding, with contractors required to provide comprehensive documentation including Buy America certifications, erosion control plans, and stormwater management protocols. Bidders must submit a proposal bond equivalent to at least 5% of their total bid amount and be prepared to execute the contract within 60 days of selection. While a precise contract value is not specified, the project has an anticipated construction timeline of 60 calendar days, with an expected contract execution date of June 4, 2025. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds, maintain specific insurance coverages, and offer a one-year warranty on all work and materials. The project will be delivered using a Design-Bid-Build method with unit pricing, and Weld County has a preference for resident Weld County and Colorado suppliers. Liquidated damages provisions will be in effect for potential project delays, and the total project budget will be determined through the competitive bidding process.