Construction of approximately one mile of shared-use trail. Bids are due July 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT. A mandatory pre-bid conference and job walk will be held on July 8, 2026. All questions must be submitted in writing via email by July 20, 2026. Bids must be submitted online through the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing System. A bid bond of 5% is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The City of Fort Collins is exempt from Colorado state sales and use tax.
The work shall be substantially completed within 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and completed and ready for final payment within 30 calendar days after substantial completion.
The city pays invoices on net 30 terms. Progress payments will be made monthly based on the work completed, with 5% retainage withheld prior to substantial completion.
The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Bidders must demonstrate qualifications to perform the work, possess all required state and local licenses, and meet criteria related to ability, capacity, skill, character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, efficiency, financial resources, and past performance.
Liquidated damages are set at $1,**** per calendar day for substantial completion delays and $1,**** per calendar day for final payment and acceptance delays.
A pre-bid conference and job walk will be held on July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM MT via Microsoft Teams.
All questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than 3:00 PM MT on July 20, 2026.
Bids may be rejected if deemed collusive or a sham. Bidders may be disqualified if their safety record (EMR above 1. 0 or TRIR above 5. 0) is deemed unsatisfactory.
