West Parish Alley Project

The Town of Johnstown, Colorado is requesting sealed bids for the 2026 West Parish Alley Project construction, with proposals due October 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST at Town Hall. A local business preference of 1% applies to this contract, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The scope includes removals, metal gateway features and furnishings, fencing, planters, plantings, irrigation, lighting, earthwork, erosion control, concrete flatwork, brick pavers, and traffic control. Qualifying contractors must demonstrate successful completion of at least two similar projects valued at a minimum of $1,500,000 each within the last five years, performed principally by the contractor's own forces for federal, state, or local government agencies.

The tentative Notice to Proceed is November 9, 2026, with substantial completion required by December 3, 2027. Contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their sealed proposal and, upon award, provide Performance and Payment Bonds equal to the full contract price within ten days of Notice of Award. Required insurance includes comprehensive general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, automobile liability of $1,000,000, workers' compensation with statutory limits, and employer's liability of $100,000 per accident.

The Town evaluates bids on qualifications, bid schedule, project schedule and approach, project personnel and staff, and alternative methods and motivation. Contractors must comply with MUTCD traffic control standards, obtain stormwater discharge permits, and complete erosion control measures per Colorado Department of Transportation standards or UDFCD criteria. The Town is exempt from sales and use taxes; contractors must obtain their own tax-exempt certificates.

A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. MST at Town Hall, with attendance optional. All bids will be publicly opened and read.