Installation and upgrade of five communication systems at Aurora Water's Wemlinger Water Purification Facility. Bids due electronically via Bidnet by October 30, 2026. Prebid conference optional on October 14, 2026. Questions due October 21, 2026. Bid bond required (5%). Prequalified contractors only. Substantial completion by April 30, 2027; final completion by May 31, 2027. Liquidated damages $800/day. 80% Colorado labor requirement. SBE program applies.
The work must be substantially complete by April 30, 2027, with final completion by May 31, 2027. The contract documents require that all work be substantially complete by april 30, 2027, with final completion by may 31, 2027.
Progress payments are made approximately 30 days after submission of a proper application, with 95% of completed work paid and 5% retainage withheld. The city shall make progress payments on account of the contract price on the basis of contractors applications for payment on or about thirty 30 days after the submission.
The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total amount bid. It is the intent of the city to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the requirements.
Only prequalified prime contractors and system installers may bid. Bids shall not be accepted from firms other than those prime contractors. Only those qualified prime contractors selected from the previous prequalification process will be allowed to participate.
Liquidated damages are $800 per day for failure to complete the work by the substantial completion date. Failure to complete the work as prescribed shall be considered as a breach of contract and subject to liquidated damages which are **** per day.
A nonmandatory prebid conference is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at the facility. A nonmandatory prebid conference is scheduled for 9: 30 a. m. , mdt, october 14, 2026, onsite at the wemlinger water purification facility.
Questions must be received by October 21, 2026, and will be answered via addendum. Emailed questions shall contain the project name and number in the email subject line, and must be received no later than 2: 00 p. m. , mdt, october 21, 2026.
Bids not accompanied by the required bid bond will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. Bids not accompanied by appropriate bid bond will be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected.
The estimated cost for this project is from $2,700,**** to $3,100,****. The estimated cost for this project is from 2, 700, **** to 3, 100, ****.