The City of Steamboat Springs is seeking landscape design services for the Charlie's Hole Improvements Project. Proposals are due by July 2, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 16, 2026. Key project goals include improving river access, enhancing recreational experiences, stabilizing banks, protecting the Yampa River Core Trail, improving terrestrial habitat, and minimizing flooding risk. The scope includes design for demolitions, landscape enhancements, accessibility, and riparian areas. Construction is anticipated for 2028.
Proposals must be submitted no later than 5:00 PM prevailing time on July 2, 2026.
The contractor shall submit monthly detailed invoices, and the city shall pay within thirty (30) days of receipt, unless work or documentation is unsatisfactory. Payments may be assessed an interest charge of one percent (1%) per month for delays beyond thirty days due to unsatisfactory work or documentation.
The award criteria include Any clearly defined warranties, guarantees or other assurance of quality.
The city will use factors including completeness of proposal, understanding of project, approach, team qualifications, cost, schedule, references, and warranties.
Proposals must be from qualified firms. The award criteria include the proposing firm's approach and demonstrated ability to provide a qualified team.
Failure to comply with the RFP process, such as contacting other city staff, may result in disqualification.
A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at 10:00 AM MST on June 16, 2026, at the project site.
Questions must be submitted in writing via BidnetDirect. com no later than 5:00 PM, June 18, 2026.
Failure to comply with RFP process instructions, such as contacting city staff outside of the designated channels, may result in disqualification.