The El Paso County Community Services Department is seeking proposals for the Woodlake Trail Improvements
Project. Responses are due June 18, 2025, 2:00 PM MST, electronically through the Rocky Mountain e-purchasing system. The
project involves improving existing trails damaged by rain and flooding in 2023. The awarded contract will commence on July 15, 2025, and end on December 31, 2025. A limited contract extension may be possible. The
project includes 12 locations, and requires specific materials and labor. A bid guaranty (5% of the total base price) is required. A performance bond (100% of the offered price) is also required. The county may require consultants to demonstrate their competency after responses are opened. Additional documents are required, including consultant information, proprietary statements, exception forms, debarment certifications, lobbying certificates, non-collusion affidavits, minimum insurance requirements, company profiles, similar experience, vendor eligibility criteria, implementation approaches,
project plans, timelines, fee proposals, and a W9 form. Responses must be submitted on 8. 5 x 11 inch paper with a minimum font of 10, and all pages numbered. All acronyms must be defined. The county reserves the right to conduct negotiations and scope revisions with the lowest responsive, responsible contractor. The county may require a pre-award inspection of the vendor's facility. Consultants are prohibited from directly or indirectly communicating with members of the board of county commissioners regarding their qualifications or any other matter related to the eventual award of a contract. Consultants are prohibited from contacting county employees or evaluation committee members regarding their qualifications or the award of a contract unless in response to an inquiry from an employee or committee member. The county will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by any consultant in preparing and submitting its offer. Offers received after the due date will not be considered.