2026 Evergreen Road and Drainage Improvements

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
3549 STANLEY ROAD
P.O. BOX 362
DUMONT, COLORADO 80436
REQUEST FOR BIDS
2026 EVERGREEN ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
RC 26-EV
Bids must be submitted no later than
2:00 p.m. local time on
April 13, 2026

TABLE OF CONTENTS
BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
1. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
2. GENERAL INFORMATION TO BIDDERS
3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
4. BID FORM
5. QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT
6. BID CERTIFICATION AND AFFIDAVIT OF NON-COLLUSION
7. CONTRACT AGREEMENT (DRAFT)
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ADVERTISEMENTFORBIDS
CLEARCREEKCOUNTY,COLORADO
2026EVERGREENROADANDDRAINAGEIMPROVEMENTS
GeneralNotice
ClearCreekCounty,Colorado(Owner)isrequestingBidsfortheconstructionofthefollowingProject:
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AllBidsfortheconstructionoftheProjectwillbereceiveduntil2:00PMlocaltimeonMonday,April13,
2026bymeansofaPDFcopyuploadedtotheProspectiveBidderSubmittalFolderassignedbytheCounty
toeachregisteredprospectiveBidder.
Bidsreceivedbythesubmittaldeadlinewillbepubliclyopenedandreadat2:30PMlocaltimeviaZoom.
AZoomlinkcanbefoundintheBiddingDocuments.
TheProjectincludesthefollowingWork:
* RC 25-02 Pavement Rehab for Witter Gulch Road. This project consists of pavement repair for
approximately1.97milesofWitterGulchRoadbetweentheintersectionswithUpperBearCreek
RoadandSnyderMountainRoad.Otherfeaturesincludeshouldering,striping,andtrafficcontrol.
* RC 26-01 Pavement Rehab and Drainage for Golden Willow Road. This project consists of full
depth reclamation (FDR) for approximately 1.8 miles of Golden Willow Road, starting with the
intersection with Upper Bear Creek Road, and 0.08 miles of Park Drive. This work also involves
construction of a new culvert, sedimentation pond, roadside ditches, slope stabilization,
shouldering,striping,andtrafficcontrol.
BidsarerequestedforthefollowingContract:
2026 Evergreen Road and Drainage Improvements Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for
ConstructionContract(StipulatedPrice)
ObtainingtheBiddingDocuments
InformationandBiddingDocumentsfortheProjectcanbefoundatthefollowingdesignatedwebsite:
https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/bids.aspx
Prospective Bidders must register as a plan holder via email to receive a link to the Prospective Bidder
SubmittalFolder,ProjectConstructionPlansandSpecifications,andinvitationstothemandatorypre-bid
meetingandbidopening:
Emailscanada@clearcreekcounty.us;subjectlineEVERGREENRFB.
ProspectiveBiddersareurgedtosignuptoreceiveatextmessageoremailwhennewBiddingDocuments
are periodically uploaded to the designated website such as addenda, reports, and other information
relevanttosubmittingaBidfortheProjectbyclicking"Signup"atthetopofthewebpage.
All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the
designated website and the Prospective Bidder Submittal Folder. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be
responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the
designatedwebsiteorProspectiveBidderSubmittalFolder.
Pre-bidConference
Apre-bidconferencefortheProjectwillbeheldonWednesday,April1,2026at12:00PMviaZoom.
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GENERALINFORMATIONTOBIDDERS
INTRODUCTION
NoticeisherebygiventhattheClearCreekCountyPublicWorksDivision-Road&BridgeDepartmentis
requestingbidsfor2026EvergreenRoadandDrainageImprovements.
ThisprojectincludesaBaseBid,Add-Alternate1,andAdd-Alternate2.
* BaseBid:RC26-01PavementRehabandDrainageforGoldenWillowRoad.Thisprojectconsists
offulldepthreclamation(FDR)forapproximately1.8milesofGoldenWillowRoad,startingwith
theintersectionwithUpperBearCreekRoad,and0.08milesofParkDrive.Thisworkalsoinvolves
construction of a new culvert, roadside ditches, slope stabilization, shouldering, striping, and
trafficcontrol.Theworkassociatedwiththesedimentationpondintheplansandspecifications
for RC26-01PavementRehabandDrainage forGolden WillowRoad is not included inthe Base
Bid.
* Add-Alternate1:RC25-02PavementRehabforWitterGulchRoad.Thisprojectconsistsof
pavementrepairforapproximately1.97milesofWitterGulchRoadbetweentheintersections
withUpperBearCreekRoadandSnyderMountainRoad.Otherfeaturesincludeshouldering,
striping,andtrafficcontrol.
* Add-Alternate 2: RC 26-01 Sedimentation Pond. Thisproject includes the work associated with
thesedimentationpondasdescribedintheplansandspecificationsforRC26-01PavementRehab
and Drainage for Golden Willow Road. This project involves pond excavation, 12-inch culvert,
outlet structure, riprap, revegetation, and placement of recycled asphalt pavement for
maintenanceaccess.
INFORMATIONAVAILABLETOBIDDERS
BeginningMarch19,2026,BiddingDocumentscanbefoundatthefollowingdesignatedwebsite:
https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/bids.aspx
ProspectiveBiddersareurgedtosignuptoreceiveatextmessageoremailwhennewBiddingDocuments
are periodically uploaded to the designated website such as addenda, reports, and other information
relevanttosubmittingaBidfortheProjectbyclicking"Signup"atthetopofthewebpage.
PROSPECTIVEBIDDERREGISTRATION
Prospective Bidders must register as a plan holder via email to receive a link to the Prospective Bidder
SubmittalFolderwithProjectConstructionPlansandSpecifications:
Emailscanada@clearcreekcounty.us;subjectlineEVERGREENRFB.
TIMESCHEDULE
TheCountywillendeavortousethefollowingtimetablefortheBidprocessthroughtothecompletionof
construction:
March19,2026 RequestforBidpubliclyadvertisedandavailabletoBidders
April1,2026at12:00PM Pre-BidConferenceviaZoomlink:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83680376546?pwd=w3UVn8NdtKzF
GCLbVq1MysNwvf1ZbU.1
MeetingID:83680376546
Passcode:212082
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April6,2026 Writteninquiriesdue
April9,2026 ResponsestoinquiriespostedonCounty'swebsite
April13,2026at2:00PM Bidssubmittalsdue
April13,2026at2:30PM PublicBidopeningviaZoomlink:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84368102803?pwd=3PMM9PTTeuq
s4H7ygTIHi51eJY8k6a.1
MeetingID:84368102803
Passcode:401594
May5,2026 Anticipatedcontractawarddate
May11,2026 AnticipatedearliestissueofNoticetoProceed
October31,2026 SubstantialCompletion
November30,2026 ReadyforFinalPayment
BIDSUBMITTALINFORMATION
All Work shall be constructed in accordance with the Project Plans and Specifications and Contract
DocumentsprovidedintheBiddingDocuments.AllBidsshallbemadeontheBidForm furnishedinthe
BiddingDocuments.CompletesubmittalsmustbeuploadedasaPDFtotheProspectiveBidderSubmittal
FolderassignedbytheCounty.
Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security, in the form of a bid bond in the amount equal to five
percent(5%)oftheBidder'smaximumBidprice(determinedbyaddingthebasebidandallalternatives)
made payabletotheCounty assecuritythat, ifawardedacontract bytheCounty, the Bidderwillenter
intoacontractatthepricesbidandfurnishtherequiredperformanceandpaymentbondsandcertificates
ofinsurance. Thebidbondmaybeforfeited,andtheproceedsretainedaspenaltyiftheBidderfailsto
executeacontractorfileacceptableperformanceandpaymentbondsorprovideanacceptablecertificate
ofinsuranceasprovidedinthespecifications. Nobiddermaywithdrawabidwithinninety(90)daysafter
thedatesetforopeningbids.
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to re-advertise for new bids and to waive
informalitiesthatmaybeinthebestinterestoftheCounty.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
CLEAR CREEK COUNTY, COLORADO
2026 EVERGREEN ROAD AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
TABLE OFCONTENTS
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Article1- Defined Terms......................................................................................................................................1
Article2- Bidding Documents............................................................................................................................1
Article3- QualificationsofBidders.................................................................................................................2
Article4- Pre-Bid Conference..........................................................................................................................2
Article5-SiteandOtherAreas; ExistingSiteConditions;ExaminationofSite; Owner's Safety
Program;OtherWorkattheSite.......................................................................................................................3
Article6-Bidder'sRepresentations and Certifications............................................................................3
Article7- Interpretations andAddenda.........................................................................................................4
Article8- BidSecurity.........................................................................................................................................4
Article9-ContractTimes...................................................................................................................................5
Article10-Substituteand "OrEqual"Items..................................................................................................5
Article11-Subcontractors,Suppliers, and Others.....................................................................................5
Article12-PreparationofBid............................................................................................................................6
Article13-Basis ofBid........................................................................................................................................7
Article14- Submittal ofBid................................................................................................................................7
Article15-Modificationand Withdrawal of Bid............................................................................................7
Article16- Opening ofBids.................................................................................................................................8
Article17- Bids toRemainSubjecttoAcceptance.....................................................................................8
Article18-EvaluationofBidsandAward ofContract...............................................................................8
Article19- Bonds and Insurance......................................................................................................................9
Article20-Salesand Use Taxes......................................................................................................................9
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ARTICLE1-DEFINEDTERMS
1.0 Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders have the meanings indicated in the current
version of Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) General Provisions unless
otherwisedefinedintheContractDocuments.AdditionaltermsusedintheseInstructions
toBidders havethemeanings indicatedbelow:
A. IssuingOffice-The office from which the Bidding Documents are to be issued, and
whichregistersplanholders.
B. Engineer-Owneror Owner's representative.
C. Owner-ClearCreekCounty, Colorado.
ARTICLE2-BIDDINGDOCUMENTS
2.0 Bidder shall obtain a complete set of Bidding Requirements and proposed Contract
Documents(together,theBiddingDocuments).SeetheContractforalistoftheContract
Documents. It is Bidder's responsibility to determine that it is using a complete set of
documents in the preparation of a Bid. Bidder assumes sole responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete documents, by Bidder itself or
byits prospectiveSubcontractors andSuppliers.
2.1 Bidding Documents are made available for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids for
completion of the Project and permission to download or distribution of the Bidding
Documents does not confera license or grantpermissionor authorizationforanyother
use. Authorization to download documents, or other distribution, includes the right for
plan holders to print documents solely for their use, and the use of their prospective
Subcontractors and Suppliers, provided the plan holder pays all costs associated with
printing or reproduction. Printed documents may not be re-sold under any
circumstances.
2.2 Owner has established a Bidding Documents Website as indicated in the Advertisement
orinvitationtobid.OwnerrequiresthatBidderregisterasaplanholderwiththeIssuing
Office byemailingscanada@clearcreekcounty.ustoobtainacompletesetoftheBidding
Documents to include construction plans and specifications. Bidders may rely that sets
of Bidding Documents obtained by registering as a plan holder, unless an omission is
blatant.RegisteredplanholderswillreceiveAddenda issuedby Owner.
2.3 ElectronicDocuments
A. When the Bidding Requirements indicate that electronic (digital) copies of the
Bidding Documents are available, such documents will be made available to the
BiddersasElectronic Documents inthemannerspecified.
1. BiddingDocuments willbeprovided inAdobePDF(PortableDocumentFormat)
(.pdf).ItistheintentoftheEngineerandOwnerthatsuchElectronicDocuments
aretobeexactlyrepresentativeofthepapercopiesofthedocuments.However,
because the Owner and Engineer cannot totally control the transmission and
receipt of Electronic Documents nor the Contractor's means of reproduction of
such documents, the Owner and Engineer cannot and do not guarantee that
Electronic Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions are
identicalin everymannerto thepapercopies.
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B. UnlessotherwisestatedintheBiddingDocuments,theBiddermayuseandrelyupon
complete sets of Electronic Documents of the Bidding Documents, described in
Paragraph2.3.A above. However, Bidder assumes all risks associated with
differences arising from transmission/receipt of Electronic Documents versions of
Bidding Documents and reproductions prepared from those versions and, further,
assumes all risks, costs, and responsibility associated with use of the Electronic
Documents versions to derive information that is not explicitly contained in printed
paper versions of the documents, and for Bidder's reliance upon such derived
information.
ARTICLE3-QUALIFICATIONS OFBIDDERS
3.0 Bidder is to submit the following information with its Bid to demonstrate Bidder's
qualificationsto performtheWork:
A. Written evidence establishing its qualifications such as financial data, previous
experience,andpresentcommitments.
B. A written statement that Bidder is authorized to do business in the state where the
Project is located, or a written certification that Bidder will obtain such authority
priorto theEffectiveDateoftheContract.
C. Bidder'sstateorothercontractorlicense number, ifapplicable.
D. SubcontractorandSupplierqualificationinformation, ifrequested byOwner.
E. Otherrequired informationregardingqualifications.
3.1 A Bidder's failure to submit required qualification information within thetimes indicated
maydisqualifyBidderfrom receivinganawardoftheContract.
3.2 No requirement in this Article3 to submit information will prejudice the right of Owner
toseekadditional pertinentinformationregarding Bidder'squalifications.
ARTICLE4-PRE-BIDCONFERENCE
4.0 A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the time and location indicated in
the Advertisement for Bids and General Information to Bidders. Representatives of
Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to
attend and participate in the conference; however, attendance at this conference is not
required tosubmit aBid.
4.1 Informationpresentedatthepre-bidconferencedoesnotaltertheContractDocuments.
Owner will issue Addenda to make any changes to the Contract Documents that result
from discussions at the pre-bid conference. Information presented, and statements
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made at the pre-bid conference will not be binding or legally effective unless
incorporated inanAddendum.
ARTICLE5-SITE AND OTHER AREAS; EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS; EXAMINATION OF SITE;
OWNER'SSAFETYPROGRAM; OTHERWORKATTHE SITE
5.0 SiteandOtherAreas
A. TheSiteisidentifiedintheBiddingDocuments.Bydefinition,theSiteincludesrights-
of-way, easements, and other lands furnished by Owner for the use of the
Contractor. Any additional lands required for temporary construction facilities,
construction equipment, or storage of materials and equipment, and any access
needed forsuchadditionallands, aretobe obtained andpaid for byContractor.
5.1 SiteVisitandTestingbyBidders
A. Bidderisrequired tovisittheSiteandconduct athoroughvisual examinationof the
Site and adjacent areas. During the visit the Bidder must not disturb any ongoing
operations attheSite.
B. BiddersvisitingtheSitearerequiredtoarrangetheirowntransportationtotheSite.
C. Bidder is not required to conduct any subsurface testing, or exhaustive
investigations ofSiteconditions.
D. On request, and to the extent Owner has control over the Site, and schedule
permitting,theOwnerwillprovideBiddergeneralaccesstotheSitetoconductsuch
additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, and studies as Bidder
deemsnecessaryforpreparingandsubmittingasuccessfulBid.Ownerwillnothave
any obligation to grant such access if doing so is not practical because of existing
operations,securityorsafetyconcerns,orrestraintsonOwner'sauthorityregarding
the Site. Bidder is responsible for establishing access needed to reach specific
selectedtestsites.
E. Bidder must comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations regarding excavation
andlocationofutilities,obtainallpermits,andcomplywithall termsandconditions
established by Owner or by property owners or other entities controlling the Site
with respect to schedule, access, existing operations, security, liability insurance,
and applicablesafetyprograms.
F. Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the Site to its former condition
uponcompletionofsuchexplorations,investigations, tests,andstudies.
5.2 Owner'sSafetyProgram
A. Site visits and work at the Site may be governed by an Owner safety program. If an
Ownersafetyprogram exists, itwill be noted in the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE6-BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS ANDCERTIFICATIONS
6.0 ExpressRepresentationsandCertificationsinBidForm,Contract
A. The Bid Form that each Bidder will submit contains express representations
regarding the Bidder's examination of Project documentation, Site visit, and
preparation of the Bid, and certifications regarding lack of collusion or fraud in
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connection with the Bid. Bidder should review these representations and
certifications, and assure that Bidder can make the representations and
certifications ingood faith, beforeexecuting andsubmitting its Bid.
B. If Bidder is awarded theContract, Bidder (as Contractor) will make similar express
representations andcertifications whenitexecutes the Contract.
ARTICLE7-INTERPRETATIONSANDADDENDA
7.0 OwneronitsowninitiativemayissueAddendatoclarify,correct,supplement,orchange
theBiddingDocuments.
7.1 Bidder shall submit all questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents
toEngineerinwriting.Contact informationandsubmittalproceduresforsuchquestions
areas follows:
A. StaceyCanada,scanada@clearcreekcounty.us
B. Include EVERGREENRFB intheemailsubjectline
7.2 Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Engineer in response to such
questionswillbeissuedbyAddendapublishedtotheClearCreekCountybidpostingweb
pagehttps://co-clearcreekcounty2.civicplus.com/Bids.aspx?CatID=17anddeliveredtoall
registered plan holders, if applicable. Questions received less than seven days prior to
thedate foropening ofBidsmaynotbe answered.
7.3 Only responses set forthin an Addendum will bebinding. Oral and other interpretations
or clarifications will be without legal effect. Responses to questions are not part of the
Contract Documents unless set forth in an Addendum that expressly modifies or
supplements theContract Documents.
ARTICLE8-BIDSECURITY
8.0 A Bid must be accompanied by Bid security made payable to Owner in an amount of 5
percent of Bidder's maximum Bid price (determined by adding the base bid and all
alternates)andintheformofaBidbondissuedbyasuretymeetingtherequirementsof
Article6oftheContract.SuchBidbondwillbeissuedintheformincludedintheBidding
Documents.
8.1 The Bid security of the apparent Successful Bidder will be retained until Owner awards
the contract to such Bidder, and such Bidder has executed the Contract, furnished the
required Contract security, and met the other conditions of the Notice of Award,
whereupontheBidsecuritywillbereleased.IftheSuccessfulBidderfailstoexecuteand
deliver the Contract and furnish the required Contract security within 15 days after the
NoticeofAward,OwnermayconsiderBiddertobeindefault,annultheNoticeof Award,
and the Bid security of that Bidder will be forfeited, in whole in the case of a penal sum
bid bond, and to the extent of Owner's damages in the case of a damages-form bond.
Suchforfeiturewill beOwner's exclusive remedyifBidderdefaults.
8.2 The Bid security of other Bidders that Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of
receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the earlier of 7days after the
Effective Date of the Contract or 61 days after the Bid opening, whereupon Bid security
furnished by such Bidders will bereleased.
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