Active SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · TOWN OF NEDERLAND
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The Town of Nederland seeks qualified firms for geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services for ADA sidewalk and street improvements under CDOT standards. The project includes soil, asphalt, and concrete testing, construction inspection, and compliance with federal and CDOT requirements. SOQs due July 10, 2026.
Introduction The Town of Nederland (“Town”), in coordination with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and inspection services for the Nederland Crosswalk and Street Improvements Project (“Project”). This is a CDOT Local Agency federally funded project and will be administered in accordance with CDOT Local Agency Manual requirements. All submittals shall be made through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet). Project Description and Scope of Work: The project is located within the Town of Nederland, Boulder County, Colorado, primarily along: Highway 72 (2nd Street), Jackson Street, Jefferson Street, and 1st Street. The Project consists of construction of new ADA-compliant sidewalks, installation of crosswalks at multiple intersections, new sidewalk segments and accessibility upgrades, and pavement improvements where required. Work occurs within existing CDOT right-of-way. Scope of Services: The selected consultant will provide construction-phase geotechnical support and materials testing services, including: Construction Materials Testing & Inspection All services must meet CDOT Standard Specifications, Town, and construction requirements for: Earthwork & Subgrade: Subgrade evaluation and proof rolling observation Compaction testing (AASHTO T99/T180) Moisture-density control and lift verification Evaluation of existing undocumented fill conditions Aggregate Base Course: Gradation and quality testing (CDOT Class 6) Field density testing (≥95% compaction required) Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA): Plant and field verification Density, thickness, and temperature testing Compliance with CDOT Section 401 and project special provisions Concrete Testing Slump, air content, temperature Cylinder and compressive strength testing for 3-, 7-, and 28-day break tests Construction Observation On-call inspection during: Earthwork operations Pavement placement Concrete placement Documentation of: Subgrade preparation Lift acceptance/rejection Field adjustments and mitigation Per project geotechnical recommendations: Monitor removal of vegetation/topsoil and proof rolling Evaluate subgrade conditions during excavation Provide mitigation recommendations for unsuitable soils Laboratory Testing AASHTO/ASTM/CDOT-compliant testing Soil classification and R-value confirmation Asphalt and concrete testing Aggregate testing Documentation & Reporting Field reports (CDOT-compliant) Test reports and certifications Non-conformance documentation Weekly summaries (if requested) Final Materials Certification Package acceptable to CDOT CDOT Requirements The consultant must follow applicable CDOT requirements: CDOT Standard Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction (2025) CDOT Field Materials Manual (FMM) CDOT Materials Manual Project Special Provisions Ensure all personnel hold current certifications: ACI (Concrete Field-Testing Technician) WAQTC / CAPA (Soils, Asphalt) Any additional CDOT-required certifications Use CDOT-approved testing forms and procedures Coordinate with: Town of Nederland CDOT Resident Engineer Minimum Qualifications Firms must demonstrate: Direct experience on CDOT Local Agency federally funded projects Proven ability to deliver materials testing for roadway and ADA infrastructure projects Availability of CDOT-certified field technicians Access to an AASHTO-accredited / CDOT-qualified laboratory Experience working within active roadway environments with traffic control constraints Ability to provide rapid response during construction activities Submittal Requirements 6.1 Firm Overview Office locations Years in business 6.2 Relevant Experience 3–5 similar CDOT or Local Agency projects Emphasis on: Urban roadway work Sidewalk / ADA improvements Materials testing under CDOT specs 6.3 Project Team Key staff + certifications Availability during construction 6.4 Approach How you’ll handle: Scheduling with contractor Inspection coverage Documentation compliance 6.5 Lab Capabilities Accreditation Turnaround times Selection Criteria CDOT project experience Staff certifications and availability Understanding of CDOT materials requirements Past performance Responsiveness and capacity Schedule MilestoneAnticipated Date RFQ advertised on BidNetWednesday, June 17, 2026 Questions dueTuesday, June 30, 2026 by EOD Final addendum / responses postedThursday, July 2, 2026 SOQs due12:00pm, Friday, July 10, 2026 SOQ evaluationWeek of July 13th Interviews, if conductedWithin one week after SOQ due Notice of intent to select / highest-ranked firm identifiedEnd of week; July 13, 2026 Scope and fee negotiationWithin two weeks of Notice of intent CDOT concurrence / approval, if requiredBy end of July 2026 Contract execution and notice to proceedStart of August 2026 Submittal Instructions Submit via: Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet) Late submittals will not be accepted. Contract & Compliance CDOT Local Agency contract required Federal requirements apply (Title VI, EEO, DBE if applicable) Consultant must be eligible for federally funded work **Solicitation Type**: SOQ - Statement of Qualifications (Informal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2315.C10820226 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 06/30/2026 02:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Please upload to Bidnet **Owner Organization**: Town of Nederland **Solicitation Number**: RFQ Geotechnical Testing 267 M935-007 / SA 24276 **Reference Number**: 0000428121
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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