OAAA, 2010, 082517 RTI Bridge Repair

The State of Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is soliciting bids for Project No. 082517, a Design/Bid/Build contract to repair the Pedestrian Walkway Bridge at Fort Carson, Building 9121. The project addresses structural deficiencies, including misaligned portions and surface deterioration caused by pedestrian traffic and snow removal. The estimated project cost is 250,000 dollars, with a response deadline of September 22, 2026. The scope includes full construction services, project management, and specific technical requirements such as prepping and painting existing railings and replacing six light pedestals. Qualified bidders must meet strict minimum requirements, including at least two years of business longevity under the same name, a history of no state terminations for non-performance, and experience with at least two similar projects exceeding 250,000 dollars. Bidders must also demonstrate a bonding capacity of 300,000 dollars. Required submittals include a cover letter, bid form, bid bond of at least 5 percent of the total bid, a bid breakout form, and direct labor burden calculations. Legal requirements include a Colorado labor preference of at least 80 percent and payment and performance bonds of at least 50 percent of the contract value for awards exceeding 150,000 dollars. All bids must be submitted electronically via Box.com following a specific naming convention.