2026 Bridge, Irrigation, & Drainage Maintenance/Rehabilition Oncall Services

The contract involves providing on-call maintenance and rehabilitation services for bridges, irrigation systems, and drainage infrastructure within Weld County, Colorado, for the year 2026. The procurement process was initiated with a Request for Proposal issued in November 2025, targeting qualified contractors capable of delivering comprehensive repair, replacement, and maintenance work across various county assets. The contract is estimated to be valued between five million and fifteen million dollars, with an initial budget of approximately 700,000 dollars, reflecting the scope and scale of anticipated work. The project emphasizes adherence to county-specific and state standards, including detailed special provisions for bridge rehabilitation, drainage, and irrigation systems, and incorporates rigorous inspection and quality control procedures aligned with CDOT and ASTM standards. Contractors are expected to submit detailed proposals demonstrating technical expertise, project understanding, management approach, and cost competitiveness, with evaluation weighted heavily toward technical merit. The scope encompasses tasks such as removal and replacement of culverts and irrigation ditches, pavement work, and structural repairs, with performance requirements including timely completion, compliance with environmental and safety regulations, and precise documentation. The contract stipulates strict performance timelines within 2026, with provisions for liquidated damages for delays. Administrative procedures involve standardized forms for contract execution, change orders, and certification of work completion. Proposal submissions must follow detailed instructions, including mandatory forms, certifications, and adherence to specified packaging and marking standards, although no military or defense-specific packaging requirements are noted. The procurement emphasizes a best value approach, balancing technical quality, schedule, and cost, with an emphasis on transparency and compliance with county and state standards throughout the project lifecycle.