2026 Raw Water Valve Replacement Project

The 2026 Raw Water Valve Replacement Project for the City of Cortez involves the procurement of labor, materials, and equipment required to remove an existing raw water valve and install a new raw water flow control valve within the micro hydro power building at the City’s Water Treatment Plant located in Dolores, Colorado. The scope also includes demolition, installation of associated process piping, electrical work, and provision of structural support, grating, and pipe supports. The project is structured as a single prime contract with a stipulated lump sum price, expected to be in the range of $500,000 to $1,500,000. Bidders must submit sealed bids by 3:00 PM MST on January 5, 2026, following a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025, at the Water Treatment Plant. The contract requires compliance with the City of Cortez Construction Design Standards, applicable state and local laws including Colorado prevailing wage and apprenticeship regulations, and strict adherence to local, state, and federal safety requirements. No federal FAR clauses apply; instead, project-specific, state, and local regulations govern the work. The award process employs a competitive sealed best value methodology, balancing bidder qualifications (weighted at 40%) and bid price (60%). Evaluation factors for qualifications include technical approach, relevant experience, project team expertise, schedule adherence, safety and quality control programs, use of domestically produced goods, and local presence. The contractor must complete all work within 300 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with material procurement completed within 210 days and substantial completion within 90 days after that. The contract includes strict subcontracting limitations, requiring no more than 50% of work to be subcontracted and necessitating prior approval of subcontractors. Insurance and bonding requirements encompass performance, payment, and bid bonds, along with general liability and workers’ compensation coverage. Substitutions of materials are prohibited without written approval, and all work is to be coordinated carefully to minimize disruption, as the water treatment plant remains operational throughout the project. Inspection and acceptance include factory inspection, joint delivery inspection, and ongoing field oversight by the Engineer and Owner, holding the contractor responsible for quality control and compliance. Payment procedures include progress payments based on verified completion and retention of 5% until final acceptance, with provisions for stored materials and a detailed schedule of values. The contract recognizes the City’s right to waive informalities, accept or reject bids wholly or partially, and requires acknowledgment of all addenda. Detailed contract administration procedures mandate documentation of changes, comprehensive record