Site work and new construction of a water / sewer project in Minturn, Colorado. Completed plans call for the construction of a water / sewer project; and for site work for a water / sewer project.

https://www.vaildaily.com/news/minturn-town-council-to-discuss-new-water-restrictions-on-wednesday/ Minturn Town Council to discuss new water restrictions on Wednesday NewsNews | May 5, 2026 John LaConte John LaConte Follow jlaconte@vaildaily.com Share this story A view of Cross Creek in south Minturn, where the town sources its surface water. Vail Daily archive While water districts across the West are encouraging people to use less water this summer, in Minturn that request is particularly important as the town continues to deal with ongoing supply issues. Minturn has had a moratorium on new water taps in place since 2020 as it contemplates how to prepare for a worst-case scenario of the town being unable to meet its average daily water demands. That could occur in a situation where only one of the town’s wells is operational while Cross Creek is simultaneously experiencing high turbidity. In April, the Minturn Town Council awarded a $12.5 million construction contract to JHL Constructors, LLC, to construct a new water treatment plant for the town, which will resolve the technical issues that have created the moratorium. But this summer, the town could be dealing with those technical issues along with potential supply issues, as well. The Town Council on Wednesday is likely to extend emergency water restrictions first enacted in mid-April, as concerns grow over a potentially severe summer drought and its impact on the community’s water supply. In a memo to the mayor and Town Council, town staff outlined a request to continue the restrictions originally put in place April 16 by Town Manager Rob Gutierrez. The measures were enacted under municipal code provisions that allow temporary limits on water use when supply is at risk. The proposed extension follows an April 15 council discussion, during which officials reviewed regional drought projections and examined actions taken by the neighboring Eagle River Water and Sanitation District. Council members directed staff to align Minturn’s response with restrictions adopted by the district. Town officials are urging residents to begin reducing water use immediately and maintain conservation efforts through at least October 31. While the current measures are largely advisory, leaders indicated they could become mandatory if drought conditions worsen. “We’re asking the community to take early, voluntary steps so we can avoid more drastic measures later,” the memo states. What matters in your community, delivered daily. Sign up for our morning newsletter at VailDaily.com/newsletter Recommended actions for residents include limiting or turning off irrigation systems, reducing sprinkler use, repairing leaks and avoiding water waste from overspray or runoff. Property owners are also encouraged to inspect irrigation systems — particularly those that run overnight — to ensure they are functioning efficiently. Residents are reminded to water only on designated days and during permitted hours, based on address numbering, as outlined in local regulations. Officials noted that average winter water usage in Minturn ranges from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons per month and encouraged residents to use that benchmark to guide conservation efforts. If drought conditions intensify, the town warned it may be forced to impose a complete ban on outdoor water use. The town emphasized that the restrictions are intended to protect public health and ensure a stable water supply. Under local law, emergency measures can remain in effect until the town council determines conditions have improved. The issue will be before the Town Council as a discussion item during its regular meeting on Wednesday, which is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. ---------------------------------- Reference Number 0000413713 Minturn is seeking bids from qualified contractors for construction of a new water plant. The Project includes the following Work: Construction of a new water treatment facility at the site of Minturn's existing water treatment plant. The new WTP will consist of shallow foundations with a pre-engineered superstructure Question Deadline 03/27/2026 at 3:00 PM MT Questions are submitted online No . inquiries related to this solicitation, submit only via email to: Engineer: Jarod Limke, PE Company: HDR Engineering, Inc Jarod.limke@hdrinc.com Notice of Award (contingent upon Bond closing): April 8, 2026 Notice to Proceed: May 1, 2026 A. The Work is located at the Minturn Water Treatment Plant, located generally at 1931 US 24, Minturn, CO 81645. Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/riDoBNLKcbcthMsK8 B. The Project includes constructing the Work broadly described below, in accordance with the Contract Documents, with all related appurtenances. Work shown on the Drawings, or indicated in the Specifications, or indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents is part of the Work, regardless of whether indicated below. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the following: 1. Heavy civil / grading for the demolition of existing earthen filters and backfill with approved material. 2. Demolition of existing and construction of new miscellaneous yard piping between facilities. 3. Concrete foundations and building slab. 4. Erection of a pre-engineered metal building and installation of items typically included in occupiable spaces (unit heaters, water piping, exit signs, door mats). 5. Coordination with and purchase of preselected membrane equipment from MEMCOR 6. Installation of water treatment process equipment (membranes), soda ash and other chemical feed systems, instrumentation, communication, and supporting electrical gear. 7. Demolition of piping and miscellaneous items in Filter 3 building and installation of new recycle pumps, piping, instrumentation, and VFDs for the pumps. 8. Installation of new pad mount racks, with VFD and communication equipment at Well 3 and Well 4. 9. Removal and replacement of well pumps at wells 3 and 4 with new pumps. 10. Supply and install MCCs, PLC panels/enclosures, and associated instruments associated with the equipment. a. PLC Programming, HMI/SCADA Programming, and Network Equipment software configuration of non-vendor supplied systems is by Engineer. 11. Site electrical installation and coordination with Xcel for a new power drop to a pad mount transformer. Erection and installation of a diesel generator and concrete pad. 12. Disposal of all demolished materials and components. 13. Conversion of the existing clearwell and pump station building to new CIP waste holding tank including chemical feed and sampling instrumentation. Completion- 560 days