Longmont-to-Boulder (LoBo) Trail Jay Road Connection Project

Boulder County, in partnership with the City of Boulder, is soliciting bids for the Longmont-to-Boulder (LoBo) Trail Jay Road Connection Project (Project No. TP-LOBO-072). The project involves constructing a trail extension starting at the Cottonwood Trail at Jay Road, continuing south along Jay Road, and turning north at Spine Road. The scope of work includes the installation of concrete and soft surface trails, specifically requiring a minimum 6-inch depth of 3/8-inch screened Gold Breeze with stabilizer. Additional requirements include clearing and grubbing, removal of existing asphalt mat, ditch lateral piping, fencing, tree removals, erosion control, and the installation of traffic and pedestrian signals. The total project length is approximately 8,410 feet. Bids must be submitted by November 12, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for the same day at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The bid structure consists of a Base Bid and two alternatives for Open Space and the City of Boulder. For construction projects exceeding 50,000 dollars, a bid security of 5 percent is typically required. Once awarded, the contractor must commence work within five days of contract execution, adhering to working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contractor is responsible for obtaining necessary Boulder County Stormwater Quality and Building and Grading permits, implementing a Quality Control Plan, and providing certification of compliance with diesel emissions standards. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Pollution Liability, with a mandatory subrogation waiver and a Separation of Insureds clause. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract amount are required upon request. Payment is processed monthly, with invoices due by the 15th of the month for work performed in the prior calendar month. All work must conform to the 2025 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction and Boulder County Public Works sampling and testing guidelines.