Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project: Design-Build Services

The Town of Pagosa Springs is seeking design-build services for the Yamaguchi South River Improvement Project through a Request for Proposal (RFP) 2024-CD-02. The procurement targets a comprehensive design and construction effort to enhance the San Juan River's recreational and ecological features within Yamaguchi Park. Specific project objectives include improving fish habitat, creating diverse aquatic environments, enhancing recreation options, and promoting sediment movement. Required services encompass detailed design planning, permitting, engineering, and construction, with contractors responsible for developing river improvement structures such as rock cross vanes, habitat clusters, root wad installations, pedestrian river access trails, boat ramp improvements, and river channel reshaping. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on April 10th, 2024, proposal submissions due by 4 p.m. on April 22nd, 2024, potential contractor interviews from April 24th-26th, 2024, and planned contract execution by May 22nd, 2024. The proposal evaluation will utilize a comprehensive scoring system assessing project approach, relevant experience, team qualifications, understanding of project requirements, and cost, with a strong emphasis on technical expertise and implementation strategy.

The project does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total project budget is established at $508,320, primarily funded through a grant from the Colorado Water Conservation Board, with the Town collaborating with the Upper San Juan Watershed Enhancement Partnership. Contractors will need to obtain multiple permits, including FEMA, Army Corps of Engineers, and water quality certifications, and conduct necessary biological assessments. The project timeline requires final design completion by June 1st, 2025, and construction completion by December 1st, 2025. Notably, a recent addendum (#2) modified the original project scope due to negative environmental testing results in the wetland/lagoon area, which resulted in the removal of the irrigation diversion structure and associated wetland/pond improvements. This modification extends the proposal submission deadline and adjusts the overall project parameters. Potential respondents should be prepared to demonstrate significant expertise in ecological river restoration, design-build services, and environmental engineering.