West 44th Avenue and Tabor Street Signal Poles

The City of Wheat Ridge Public Works department has issued solicitation 26-47 for the West 44th Avenue and Tabor Street Signal Poles project. This procurement follows a Best Value model, allowing the City to select suppliers based on qualifications, price, service capabilities, and other relevant factors. The response deadline for this solicitation is October 9, 2026. Primary contact for the project is Infrastructure Project Manager Logan Huffaker, with procurement support from Whitney Mugford-Smith. The bidding process requires comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder Acknowledgement Form, a Non-Collusion Affidavit, and a detailed Contractor Qualification Form. Bidders must provide a list of subcontractors, ensuring the primary contractor performs at least 50 percent of the total contract cost. Compliance requirements include adherence to the Keep Jobs in Colorado Act, which mandates that 80 percent of labor be performed by Colorado residents, as well as Title VI non-discrimination assurances. Selected contractors must provide performance and payment bonds and agree to a one-year guarantee period. The final contract will be formalized through a sample agreement detailing the scope of work, fiscal appropriations, and a specific timeline established by a Notice to Proceed.