Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · TOWN OF GRAND LAKE
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The Town of Grand Lake, CO seeks qualified general contractors for construction of stormwater management improvements including riprap swales, bioretention facilities, culverts, and erosion control. Bids due June 5, 2026.
The Town of Grand Lake, Colorado (the "Town" or "Owner") is soliciting sealed competitive bids from qualified, experienced general contractors for construction of the Grand Lake Stormwater Plan (Project No. 2026001054). The Project consists of constructing approximately 368 linear feet of riprap drainage swale, two bioretention water-quality facilities (B-1 and B-3), associated ditch and outfall improvements, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) culverts, a precast grated catch basin, void-filled riprap armoring, erosion control, riparian and upland seeding, and bioretention plantings within the Town of Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado. Bidding documents will be available on BidNet Direct (Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System) at www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado beginning Thursday, May 14, 2026. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, June 5, 2026, after which time bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Town of Grand Lake reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities or irregularities, to re-advertise, and to award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid is determined to be in the best interests of the Town. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & LOCATION Project Description The Grand Lake Stormwater Plan is a stormwater quality and conveyance improvements project designed by WaterVation for the Town of Grand Lake. The Work includes construction of riprap- armored drainage swales, two bioretention basins (Bioretention B-1 and Bioretention B-3) sized for water-quality treatment, a roadside ditch tributary to B-3, a piped outfall, an Old Castle (or equal) 2-foot by 2-foot precast grated catch basin, 12-inch reinforced concrete pipe (RCP, Class II) culverts, native riparian and upland seed mixes, bioretention plantings, NEDIA S300B (or equal) erosion control blanket, and NEDIA Koir Mat 900 (or equal) erosion control fabric. Reference the Bid Set drawings (31 sheets, dated April 2026) prepared by WaterVation for exact project description. Project Location The Work is located within the Town of Grand Lake, Grand County, Colorado, with primary work areas along Perry Street, West Portal Road, Grand Avenue, Lake Avenue, Center Drive, and within Block 11, Parcel A. Reference the Bid Set drawings (31 sheets, dated April 2026) prepared by WaterVation for exact limits of construction. Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Construction Cost The Engineer's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost for the Project has been established and will be available to bidders upon request from the Owner; bidders should bid based upon their own quantity take-offs and review of the Contract Documents. **Project Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1586036.C11046526 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/29/2026 07:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: This procurement is conducted as a competitive sealed bid pursuant to the Town of Grand Lake purchasing policies. Award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Contract is anticipated to be a unit-price agreement with a guaranteed contract amount established at award. This procurement is conducted as a competitive sealed bid pursuant to the Town of Grand Lake purchasing policies. Award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The Contract is anticipated to be a unit-price agreement with a guaranteed contract amount established at award. Bid Documents Available on BidNet Direct Invitation to Bid (this document) Instructions to Bidders Bid Form and Bid Schedule (Schedule of Values / unit prices) Standard form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions Technical Specifications (CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, current edition, modified for Project; supplemented by Mile High Flood District / UDFCD criteria where referenced) Bid Set drawings, 31 sheets, dated April 2026, prepared by WaterVation (Project No. 2026001054) Geotechnical, hydrologic, or other reference reports (if any) Required permits and required permit conditions (CDPHE CDPS-SCP, Town right-of-way, USACE Section 404 if applicable) Examination of Site & Documents By submitting a Bid, the Bidder represents that it has carefully examined the Bid Set drawings, specifications, all addenda, and the site of the proposed Work; has familiarized itself with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed including weather, access, utilities, and topography; and has correlated its observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. BIDDER QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS & ADDENDA All questions regarding the Bid Documents shall be submitted in writing through BidNet Direct messaging no later than 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, May 29, 2026. Verbal interpretations or clarifications will not be binding on the Town. Only written addenda issued by the Town through BidNet Direct shall modify the Bid Documents. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the Bid Form. Failure to acknowledge addenda may render a bid non- responsive. **Owner Organization**: Town of Grand Lake **Reference Number**: 0000424209 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No |
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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