Telecommunication Cable Government Bids & RFPs

The work must be completed within seventy (70) working days per the project special provisions. the contract documents require that all work, except landscape establishment, be completed within seventy (70) working days per the project special provisions.

Progress payments are made on the basis of applications for payment, with 95% of work completed paid and 5% retainage withheld. ninety-five (95) percent of work completed with the balance being retainage.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. award will be to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder, based on the city's evaluation.

Bidders must have active prequalification status with the Colorado Department of Transportation. prior to submitting a bid for this project, the bidder shall have received prequalification status (active status) with the colorado department of transportation.

Liquidated damages apply for failure to complete work as prescribed, per CDOT Standard Specifications **** to complete the work as prescribed shall be considered as a breach of contract and subject to liquidated damages per colorado department of transportation (cdot) standard specifications ****.

Written questions must be submitted by October 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM. written questions deadline october 12, 2026 @3:00 pm.

Bids received using another method such as mail, email, or hand-delivery will not be accepted, and late bids will not be accepted. bids received using another method such as mail, email, or hand-delivery will not be accepted. late bids will not be accepted.

The estimated budget for this project ranges between $1,370,000 and $1,507,000. the estimated budget for this project ranges between 1,370,000 and 1,507,000.

The work shall commence not later than five consecutive calendar days after the date of a written notice to proceed. Liquidated damages of $300 per day apply after the established completion date. the work under this contract shall commence not later than five 5 consecutive calendar days after the date of a written notice to proceed

The vendor shall guarantee all materials and work comply with specifications. Defects appearing within 24 months after acceptance are prima facie evidence of non-compliance. any defects in the completed work. . . that may appear in the work within a period of twentyfour 24 months after acceptance by the city shall be regarded as prima facie and conclusive evidence

Best value based on: overall qualifications 25%, prior experience 35%, price 40%. the city intends to make an award using the evaluation criteria listed in this rfp to determine the bestvalue

Vendors must submit evidence of practical knowledge and financial resources. Must be authorized to transact business in Virginia and include SCC number. vendors are required to submit evidence that they have practical knowledge of the particular work proposals upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work

Liquidated damages of $300 per day for each day after the established completion date. the amount of liquidated damage. . . shall be twohundred fifty dollars **** for each day, including saturdays, sundays, and holidays, after the established date of completion

Written requests for interpretation must be received at least 4 days before proposal deadline. submit a written request for an interpretation thereof to the engineer and received at least four 4 days before proposal deadline

Disqualification for submitting more than one proposal from same entity, evidence of collusion, or being in default. a vendor shall be considered disqualified for any of the following reasons: 1. submitting more than one proposal from the same partnership, firm, or corporation

The award criterion is explicitly stated: awards will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated or responsive bid price.