Site work and paving for a sidewalk / parking lot in Montrose, Colorado. Completed plans call for site work for a sidewalk / parking lot; and for paving for a sidewalk / parking lot.

The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities and/or informalities and to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional bids. The City of Montrose complies with all Equal Opportunity requirements. All qualified bidders will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, ancestry, mental or physical handicap or age. The project is also bid according to the City of Montrose local preference policy in effect on the date of the bid opening and detailed in the official Municipal Code of the City of Montrose, Section 1-16-4(B). AWARD OF CONTRACT 1. The City's Agent/Contact is authorized to handle initial contacts regarding any protest of the solicitation or award of a City contract, or any claim arising out of the performance of a City contract, with the City Manager's approval. Any actual or prospective Bidder or Contractor who has a grievance in connection with the solicitation or award of a contract shall first seek resolution of the matter with the City's Agent/Contact. 2. If the City Manager or City designee does not, within thirty (30) days after receiving a protest, or within such longer period as may be agreed upon by the parties, issue a written decision on the protest or make a determination that award of the contract is necessary, the protest shall be considered denied. 3. By law, the City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposed bids, or any combination of them, and to waive any informality or irregularity in the bid or in the bidding. 4. Successful Bidders shall comply with all local, state, and federal directives, ordinances, rules, orders, and laws as applicable to, and affected by, the Bid Proposal. 5. No Bidder shall be excluded from consideration for award in conjunction with this solicitation on the basis of race, color, creed, national origination, handicap or sex, or be subjected to discrimination under any contractual award administered by the City. QUESTION DEADLINE All questions regarding this Request for Proposal shall be directed to the individual listed above. All inquiries shall clearly identify the name of the firm and the authorized representative, the IFB number and title. The deadline for receipt of questions from Bidders in regards to this IFB is 12:00 Noon on February 4, 2024. Responses will be prepared by the City in an addendum and published on the City of Montrose web site under Department Services, Purchasing, Open bids, under this bid name. The responses in writing are the only official answers. SCOPE OF WORK The project consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete construction of the Tributary Street Extension Project in accordance with the project plans and specifications. This work includes, but is not limited to, the following key tasks. A. Perform removals to clear the site for construction including, but not limited to, clearing and grubbing, limited removal of existing improvements, pavement, and concrete. B. Place embankment to construct new sidewalk and concrete improvements. C. Construct new concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, and curb ramps. D. Reconstruct the roadway base and pave shoulder widening with hot mix asphalt E. Coordinate project surveying and stakeout. This work is to be paid directly by the City and coordinated by the contractor. F. Implement stormwater management (no stormwater construction permit with CDPHE), traffic control (incl. traffic control plan), site security, site restoration, final grading, and quality control testing as necessary to complete the work in accordance with the project plans and specifications. PROJECT SCHEDULE The Contractor shall identify key project tasks, prepare a proposed project schedule, and submit this schedule as part of the work plan discussed above. This schedule shall be finalized prior to construction, shall be monitored closely during construction, and shall be updated as changes occur in the project progress. The schedule shall show continuous progression of work without any breaks in the schedule unless approved otherwise by the City. The project schedule is subject to the following conditions: o Anticipated Notice of Award: March 5, 2024 o Notice to Proceed: Several days following contract execution by contractor o Substantial Completion (general completion of all pay items): June 17, 2024 o Final Completion (final punch list complete): July 12, 2024 It should be noted that completion dates are subject to extension by written field changes or change orders for out-of-scope work items that may arise during construction. The deadline for receipt of questions from Bidders in regards to this IFB is 12:00 Noon on February 4, 2024.