38th West Improvements

The City of Wheat Ridge is soliciting a qualified civil contractor for the 38th West Improvements project under solicitation number 26-53. The selected contractor will support the City and its design consultant during the 60% to 100% design phase, providing value engineering, constructability input, and construction cost estimates. Key deliverables include attending bi-weekly project meetings and performing pay quantity checks to ensure construction can begin immediately upon the issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The project involves specific infrastructure components, including various types of curb and gutter installations, and must adhere to ADA and PROWAG requirements. A 42-week construction period is anticipated for Xcel Energy undergrounding work. The City utilizes a Best Value procurement model, where awards are based on a points-based evaluation rather than the lowest price. Evaluation factors include price and total cost of ownership (25%), quality control and billing procedures (18%), and firm capabilities and references. The selection process involves scoring submittals, followed by oral interviews for short-listed firms and final negotiations with the highest-ranked firm. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement portal by January 5, 2027, and must be split into separate technical and pricing volumes to avoid disqualification. Contractors must comply with the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, maintaining an 80% Colorado labor requirement, and adhere to Title VI non-discrimination regulations. Administrative requirements include monthly invoicing with payment via Electronic Funds Transfer within 30 days, and strict confidentiality regarding personally identifiable information under Colorado law. All project communications are subject to the Colorado Open Records Act.