SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · CITY OF CANON CITY
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General Contract opportunity for constructing a 0.2 acre public plaza in Canon City, CO, including concrete paving, seat walls, shade structures, restrooms, and vendor kiosks. Formal RFB with electronic bid submission due April 23, 2026.
A General Contract for constructing approximately 0.2 acre public plaza space in Cañon City, Colorado. The Project will entail the construction of associated concrete paving, concrete seat walls, concrete curb planters, shade structure and stage, pre-fabricated restroom and vendor kiosks, furnishings and other work incidental to completion. **Project Type**: RFB - Request for Bid (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1557152.C14985026 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 04/16/2026 06:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Bid Forms A-1 and B-1 Required **Owner Organization**: City of Canon City **Reference Number**: 0000416702 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Document C-1 | Bidders Qualification Statement | Yes | Yes | | Bid Document D-1 | Bidders Certification | Yes | Yes | | Bid Document E-1 | Bid Bond | Yes | Yes | **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Document A-1 | Bid Form | Yes | Yes | | Bid Document B-1 | Bid Schedule & Signatures | Yes | Yes | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 03/25/2026 02:00 PM EDT | Location: City Hall - Room A002 (South), 128 Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212 | Event Note: Date & Time: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 – 12:00 PM Location: Room A002 South 128 Main Street Cañon City, CO 81212 Virtual Option: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29150076235439?p=y5042cfGkCztxmWO6Q **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Alternate No. 1 Please confirm that Add Alternate No. 1 is inclusive of all power from Panel SP Circuit 9 and 11 to include the entire run from panel to column. No power associated with the caternary lighting will be part of the base bid. Thank You Answer: Answered in Addendum 2 04/01/2026 06:00 PM EDT 04/02/2026 02:59 PM EDT - Q2 Arrow Right Question: Landscaping Re: L601: The following items from the Planting Legend are missing from the Plant Palette: a. Ornamental grasses, all three: BG, NT, SH b. Perennials #1 Container: AM, AS, AT, HP c. Shrubs: #5 Container: AV Do you want us to quote the Planting Legend as written, or will the LA issue a updated plan with the correct plant name(s) & quantity? 3. Re: L601: There are three hexnote marks, 8.01 (typ), 8.02 (typ), & 8.03 (typ) that are not identified or defined anywhere. Please clarify what these are. 4. There was no specific type of sandstone was specified for the retaining wall. These blocks are a special order. Please specify. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/06/2026 04:31 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Plant Palette The Plant Codes indicated in the Plant Schedule on Sheet L601 are not shown on the Plant Plan on the same sheet. Please update the sheet with locations and quantities of all the plant codes indicated in the Schedule. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/07/2026 04:46 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Concrete / Thickened Edges Sections 3 and 6 on L501 and 1/L502 show 9" and/or 12" thickened edge details for various scenarios. Thickened Slab Detail 3/S200 indicates that it is NOT USED. Are the thickened edges shown on L501 and L502 to be reinforced and if so, please provide bar size and configuration. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/07/2026 07:34 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: BID FORM QUESTION Question has been presented regarding actual quantities and bid form quantities (both short and heavy) variances between the bid form and actual take offs. Please confirm that GC bids are to be based on the Bid Form quantities and that final payment will be based on confirmed in place quantities as outlined in Part 7 of the Request for Bids. Advise if GC General Conditions, Fee, Bond, Insurances are to be allocated across the bid items or if a separate line item(s) will be provided. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/07/2026 07:53 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: PAINT FINISH All steel items (Shade Structure, Railings and Screen Wall) are called out to be painted with Matthews Paint Products. This is marketed as an Acrylic Polyurethane sign paint. We are told that the only vendors for this product are located in Denver. Please confirm that this is the only paint manufacturer that is acceptable for use, or advise if Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, Valspar, PPG or other brands offering Acrylic Polyurethane will be acceptable. Steel Primers are noted to be either Tnemec or Sherwin Williams based on the specifications. Exterior Paint is noted to be Water Based light industrial coating, however, no manufacturer is provided. Please confirm coordinated system(s) that will be acceptable for use on this project. Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/07/2026 08:35 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Concrete Seat Wall Regarding Detail 5 on Sheet L501. Wall is shown with a cantilevered or non-vertical front face. This angle will add major cost since the walls are curved in shape. Is it acceptable to construct with a vertical face? Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/08/2026 12:14 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Concrete Seat Wall The concrete seat walls are calling for a sand finish. Achieving this finish using a surface retardant will be challenging on a vertical surface. Is a sandblasted finish acceptable? Answer: Answered in Addendum 3 04/08/2026 12:16 PM EDT 04/09/2026 03:55 PM EDT
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