El Paso County is seeking bids for the construction of the Deer Creek Road, Base Camp Road, Microscope Way Project. This project involves roadway reconstruction, shoulder widening, and drainage and safety improvements, including a roundabout at the intersection of Deer Creek Road and Woodmoor Drive. The contract is a working day contract, with an estimated completion of 250 working days. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Rocky Mountain ePurchasing System by June 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT. Key requirements include a bid bond (5% of total price), a performance bond (100% of offered price), and specific insurance coverages. Contractors must also comply with various federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The county reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept or reject any or all proposals, and negotiate with bidders. A recommended pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Questions are due by June 5, 2026.
The bid notice states that the services called for shall be completed within two hundred fifty (250) working days. The contract term is anticipated to begin on or around July 21, 2026, and end on August 31, 2028.
The bid notice states that invoices may not be submitted more frequently than once a month, and payment is net 45 after receipt of invoice and all required backup documentation.
The bid notice states that any required warranty period, if applicable, which exceeds this term shall remain in full force for the duration of the warranty period.
The bid notice states that the award of the bid will be made to the responsible contractor who submits the lowest dollar responsive bid for all bid items combined in accordance with state and federal requirements.
The bid notice states that bids will only be considered from contractors which have been engaged in the business of performing the work as described in this solicitation, and contractors must be able to produce evidence that they have an established satisfactory record of performance for a minimum of two (2) years and have sufficient financial support, equipment, and organization to ensure that they can satisfactorily execute the services if awarded a contract.
The bid notice states that if required, liquidated damages shall be invoked as specified in the standard specifications for road and bridge construction, Colorado Department of Transportation, State of Colorado 2025.
The bid notice recommends that contractors carefully examine the requirements outlined in the specifications and advises that examination of site and contract documents is recommended. A recommended pre-proposal meeting will be held on June 2, 2026.
The bid notice states that prohibited communications initiated by a contractor shall be grounds for eliminating the offending contractor from consideration for award. It also states that any violation of lobbying provisions will result in the contractor's immediate disqualification from the selection process.