Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Fountain, Colorado. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot; library; and library.

Fountain Library- Paver Pathway Remove and Replace The Pikes Peak Library District invites qualified companies to submit a response to a Request for Proposal for Fountain Library Paver Pathway Remove and Replace. PPLD is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the replacement of failing pavers as outlined within this proposal. Firms must be able to certify they have the capabilities and resources to provide all services outlined in the statement of work for this project. Interested Parties: All interested vendors that have the qualifications as stated herein invited to submit a proposal in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained herein. Deadline for final questions 13 November 2023. Deadline to return answered questions 20 November 2023 @ 2pm. Point of Contact: Questions and requests for clarification must be sent via e-mail to Travis Keeton, Facilities Project Manager, at tkeeton@ppld.org; Cc: khoggat@ppld.org; gsyling@ppld.org: joanna@lprowriting.com: ljames@ppld.org. Please include the RFP number, title, and words "question" and/or "clarification" in the subject line of the e-mail. Questions and requests without this subject identification may be considered routine emails and may not be properly addressed. 1.4. Equal Opportunity: The firm agrees not to refuse to hire, discharge, promote, or demote, nor to discriminate in matters of compensation against any person otherwise qualified, solely because of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical or mental disability. 1.5. Expenses: PPLD assumes no liability for payment of expenses incurred by proposers in the preparation and submission of proposals in response to this invitation. 1.6. Conflict of Interest: Any contractual relationship with any PPLD personnel in the twelve (12) months preceding the distribution of this RFP, or any similar or potential conflicts of interest, may, at the sole discretion of PPLD, be grounds for rejection of the proposal and/or termination of any contract awarded. 1.7. Independent Contractor: The firm is an independent contractor. Notwithstanding any provision appearing in this RFP, all personnel assigned by the Vendor to perform work under the terms of this RFP and any subsequent agreement shall be, and remain at all times, employees or agents of the Vendor for all purposes. The Vendor shall make no representation that it is the employee of PPLD for any purpose. 1.8. Immigration Clause: The Vendor is aware of Colorado's Immigration /Illegal alien laws pertaining to public contracts. Addendum C - Immigration Clause for Contracts (Colorado Statute 8-17.5-102) must be signed and attached. 1.9. General Requirements: PPLD reserves the right to amend this RFP up to seven (7) business days prior to the date set for receipt of proposals. In addition, PPLD may extend deadlines or withdraw this RFP at any time prior to an award. 1.10. Tax Exemption: PPLD, as a local government entity, is exempt from sales and use taxes. Vendors will inform all prospective sub-contractors and suppliers, as necessary, from whom they expect to obtain services or supplies of the tax-exempt status of PPLD. Following the contract award, PPLD will furnish tax exemption certificate(s) to the Vendor. 1.11. Governing Law: The laws of the State of Colorado shall govern any contract executed between the successful proposer and PPLD. Further, the place of performance and transaction of business shall be deemed to be in the County of El Paso, State of Colorado, and in the event of litigation, the exclusive venue and place of jurisdiction shall be the State of Colorado, and more specifically, El Paso County, Colorado. Award Notification 4 December 2023 @ 2pm. 2.1.1. Substantive proposals: By submitting a proposal, the proposer guarantees that (a) its proposal is genuine and is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, vendor, or corporation; (b) it has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other respondent to put in a false or sham bid; (c) it has not solicited or induced any other person, vendor, or corporation from proposing; (d) it has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other proposer or over PPLD. A complete submission includes all required components, as stated in this document. Duration of Proposal Offer: Price offers are irrevocable for 90 days following the proposal due date. Once a proposal is accepted, all prices, terms and conditions will remain unchanged throughout the contract period unless specifically agreed otherwise by both PPLD and the successful Vendor through documented change orders. A Proposer may withdraw its own proposal at any time prior to the proposal due date and time as identified herein. After that date and time, no proposal may withdraw its proposal for any reason. All proposals shall be valid for a period not less than 90 calendar days after the proposal due date. If you have a formal or standard contract that you typically use with such projects, please attach a copy to your Proposal. A Service Agreement is not a condition of accepting an RFP. If, in PPLD's sole discretion, the selected proposer has not executed the contract documents within a reasonable time after selection, PPLD reserves the right to rescind the award and select another firm. 3.1. Specifications: 3.1.1. Remove existing paver pathway from street sidewalk at Main St. to building drive lane. 3.1.2. Call in locates at site. Contractor is responsible for any accidental breaks due to private locates. 3.1.3. Haul off and dispose of old pavers, off site from Pikes Peak Library District. 3.1.4. Supply new sub-base as needed; Grade, level, compact and/or prepare subsurface as needed for positive drainage and installation. 3.1.5. Replace paver path with Holland/Northshore Gold pavers or best match. 3.1.6. Install polymeric sand or equivalent with broom in finish. 3.1.7. Correct and repair any damaged irrigation or low voltage lines that were disturbed during construction. 3.1.8. Correct any landscape deficiencies created by construction, to include mulch, grasses, bushes, trees etc. 3.2. The successful proposer shall be required to furnish all permits, equipment, tools, machinery, transportation, and other implements necessary to fulfill the provisions of this Contract. This includes but is not limited to all procurement and contracting requirement specifications included within. 3.3. All work shall be done to the highest of industry quality and standards. All work must be in compliance with David-Bacon Act. 3.4. No non-employees, employee's significant others, employee's children, or employee's pet(s) shall be permitted on the jobsite, by the firm or any others, during the performance of this contract.