16 Rd. Improvements Project

This project consists of the paving of 16 Rd. south of Highway 6 & 50 at the Union Pacific Railroad at-grade crossing. Work includes, but is not limited to, highway, local road and railroad permitting, traffic control and flagging, asphalt removal, asphalt paving, and installation of signage and pavement markings. Offeror will be solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permits from the Union Pacific Railroad Company (“UPRR”) in order to perform the Work.  In addition, should budget be available, additional road widening and paving may be added to the project.

A Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 22 ^nd at 1:30 PM at the Fruita Civic Center located at 325 E. Aspen Avenue in Fruita, Colorado.

All questions requiring a response prior to the bid opening shall be submitted in writing (email is acceptable) prior to 12:00 Noon on Friday, May 24 ^th , 2024. An Addendum addressing questions and clarifications will be issued by the end of day on Monday, May 27 ^th , 2024.

Sealed Bids will be opened at 1:30 PM on Friday, May 31 ^st , 2024, at the Fruita Civic Center in the Council Chambers located on the 2 ^nd Floor. Evaluation of the bids and selection of a winning bid will be based strictly on the lowest cost, responsive and responsible, Base Bid.

All bids must be received by physical submission at the main administrative counter in Fruita Civic Center, 325 E. Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521 no later than 1:30 PM on Friday, May 31 ^st , 2024 , or sent electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS). https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado . (Purchasing Representative does not have access or control of the vendor side of RMEPS. If website or other problems arise during response submission, vendor MUST contact RMEPS to resolve any issues prior to the response deadline. (800-835-4603).

It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to see that the quotation is received before the submission deadline. The bidder shall bear all risks associated with delays in the U.S. mail or delivery service. To mail a bid, please address to City of Fruita Engineering Department, 325 E. Aspen Avenue, Fruita, CO 81521. Late quotations will not be considered.