Roof Replacement at Clarifier Building at Persigo WWTP

Purchasing Division
Invitation for Bid
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Roof Replacement at Clarifier Building at Persigo WWTP
Bid Response Deadline
June 29, 2026, Prior to 2:00 PM (MST)
Electronic Submission Only
Proposals Must Be Submitted Exclusively Through
BidNet Direct(R) - Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-junction
Important Notice
The City of Grand Junction does not control or administer vendor access to the BidNet(R) Direct
system. Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.
Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603.
NOTE: All City solicitation openings will continue to be held virtually.
Purchasing Representative:
Dolly Daniels, Senior Buyer
dollyd@gjcity.org
970-256-4048
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Invitation for Bids
Table of Contents
Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions .......................................... 3
Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions ................................................. 8
Section 3.0: Specifications and Special Conditions and Provisions ....................... 22
Section 4.0: Supplier's Bid Form.....................................................................26
Price Bid Schedule.........................................................................28
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Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions
1.1. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance Mandate: Following HB21- 1110. all
documents produced and submitted in response to this solicitation must adhere to the
provisions outlined in 24-85-101, C.R.S., and subsequent sections, as well as the
Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office of
Information Technology under section 24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Additionally, all
documents must align with the State of Colorado's technology standards related to
accessibility, including Level A.A. conformity with the latest iteration of the Web Content
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as integrated within the State of Colorado's technology
standards.
Deliverables that fail to meet accessibility requirements may be returned for correction at no
additional cost to the City.
1.2. Required Review: The Offeror is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation
documentation to ensure a complete understanding of the scope, specifications, delivery
requirements, and all terms and conditions governing this procurement. The Bidder shall
review all applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and procurement policies associated
with this solicitation process. Submission of a bid response constitutes acknowledgement
that the Bidder has reviewed and understands all requirements necessary to provide the
specified products and fulfill the obligations under this solicitation.
1.3 Issuing Office: This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the City of Grand Junction. All
contact regarding this IFB is to be directed to:
Dolly Daniels; Senior Buyer
dollyd@gjcity.org
Except for Pre-Bid or Site Visit Meeting(s) all questions, inquiries, comments, or
communication pertaining to this solicitation (whether process, specifications, scope, etc.)
must be directed (in writing) to the Purchasing Agent. Other communication may result in
disqualification.
1.4 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Visit: Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a
non-mandatory pre-bid site visit on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Meeting
location shall be in the Persigo Training Room, located at 2145 River Road, Grand Junction
CO 81505. The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and to clarify the contents of this
Invitation for Bids (IFB).
1.5 Purpose: The City of Grand Junction is soliciting competitive bids from qualified and
interested Contractors for all labor, equipment, and materials required to replace the roof of
the Clarifier Building at the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant. All dimensions and Scope
of Work shall be verified by Contractors prior to submission of bids.
1.6 The Owner: The Owner is the City of Grand Junction, Colorado and is referred to throughout
this Solicitation. The term Owner means the Owner or its authorized representative.
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1.7 Compliance: By submitting a bid, all Offerors agree to comply with all conditions,
requirements, and instruction of this IFB as stated or implied herein. Should the Owner omit
anything which is necessary to clear understanding of the requirements, or should it appear
that various instructions are in conflict, the Offeror(s) shall secure instructions from the
Purchasing Agent prior to submittal deadline.
1.8 Procurement Process: The most current version of the City of Grand Junction Purchasing
Policy and Procedure Manual is contacting.
1.9 Submission of Bids: Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet(R) Direct Rocky
Mountain E-Purchasing System: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-
junction
* The platform offers both free basic registration and paid subscription plans. Free
registration may take up to 24 hours to activate, so early registration and submission
are recommended.
* Please refer to the BidNet Electronic Vendor Registration page.
* The City does not control or administer the vendor access to the BidNet(R) Direct
system. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission. Technical
assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603 before the
proposal deadline.
Bids shall be formatted as directed in Section 4.0. Offeror's Bid Form and Price Bid Schedule,
Submittals that fail to follow this format may be ruled nonresponsive. The uploaded
response shall be a single PDF document with all required information included.
To participate in the virtual solicitation opening, please utilize the following information and
meeting link:
Bid Opening Roof Replacement at Clarifier Building at Persigo WWTP
June 29, 2026, 2:00 - 2:30 PM (America/Denver)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/281119533
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 281-119-533
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Meeting ID: 281-119-533
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Or dial directly: 281119533@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##281119533
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
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1.10 Modification and Withdrawal of Bids Before Opening Bids may be modified or withdrawn
by an appropriate document stating such, duly executed and submitted to the place where
Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to Bid Opening.
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1.11 Form for Price Bid: All Price Bids must be made upon the Price Bid Schedule attached and
should give the amounts both in words and in figures and must be signed and acknowledged
by the Offeror.
The Offeror shall specify a unit price in figures for each pay item for which a quantity is given
and shall provide the products (in numbers) of the respective unit prices and quantities in the
Extended Amount column. The total Bid price shall be equal to the sum of all extended
amount prices. When an item in the Price Bid Schedule provides a choice to be made by the
Offeror, Offeror's choice shall be indicated in accordance with the specifications for that
particular item and thereafter no further choice shall be permitted.
Where the unit of a pay item is lump sum, the lump sum amount shall be shown in the
"extended amount" column and included in the summation of the total Bid. All blank spaces
in the Price Bid Schedule must be properly filled out.
Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice
president or other corporate office accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The
corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.
Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner
whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must
be shown below the signature.
All names must be typed or printed below the signature.
The Offeror's Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers
of which shall be filled in on the Contractor's Bid Form.
The contact information to which communications regarding the Bid are to be directed must
be shown.
1.12 Exclusions: No oral, telephone, email, or facsimile bid will be considered.
1.13 Contract Documents: The complete IFB and Offeror's response compose the Contract
Documents. Copies of bid documents can be obtained from the City Purchasing website,
https://co-grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids .
1.14 Additional Documents: The July 2010 edition of the "City Standard Contract Documents
for Capital Improvements Construction", Plans, Specifications and other Bid Documents are
available for review or download on the Purchasing Bids page at https://co-
grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids.
1.15 Definitions and Terms: See Article I, Section 3 of the General Contract Conditions in the
Standard Contract Documents for Capital Improvements Construction.
1.16 Examination of Specifications: Offerors shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with the
project Statement of Work. The failure or omission of any Offeror to receive or examine any
form, addendum, or other document shall in no way relieve any Offeror from any obligation
with respect to its bid. The submission of a bid shall be taken as evidence of compliance
with this section. Prior to submitting a bid, each Offeror shall, at a minimum:
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a. Examine the Contract Documents thoroughly.
b. Visit the site to familiarize itself with local conditions that may in any manner affect
cost, progress, or performance of the Work;
c. Study and carefully correlate Offeror's observations with the Contract Documents,
and;
d. Notify the Purchasing Agent of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies in
or among the Contract Documents within the designated inquiry period.
On request, the Owner will provide each Offeror access to the site to conduct such
investigations and tests as each Offeror deems necessary for submission of a Bid. It shall be
the Offeror's responsibility to make or obtain any additional examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests and studies and obtain any additional information and data which pertain
to the physical conditions (including without limitation, surface, subsurface and underground
utilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which may affect cost, progress or
performance of the Work and which the Offeror deems necessary to determine its Bid for
performing the Work in accordance with the time, price and other terms and conditions of the
Contract Documents. Location of any excavation or boring made by Offeror shall be subject
to prior approval of Owner and applicable agencies. Offeror shall fill all holes, restore all
pavements to match the existing structural section and shall clean up and restore the site to
its former condition upon completion of such exploration. The Owner reserves the right to
require the Offeror to execute an access agreement with the Owner prior to accessing the
site.
The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights of way, and access thereto, and
other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work, are identified on the
Drawings.
Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to underground
utilities at or contiguous to the site are based upon information and data furnished to the
Owner and the Engineer by the owners of such underground utilities or others, and the Owner
does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof, unless it is
expressly provided otherwise in the Contract Documents.
By submission of a Bid, the Offeror shall be conclusively presumed to represent that the
Offeror has complied with every requirement of these Instructions to Offerors, that the
Contract Documents are not ambiguous and are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and
convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance of the Work.
1.17 Questions Regarding Statement of Work: Any information related to interpretation of
Scope of Work or specifications shall be requested of the Purchasing Agent, in writing, in
ample time, prior to the inquiry deadline.
1.18 Addenda & Interpretations: If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this solicitation,
a written addendum will be posted electronically on the City's website at https://co-
grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids.The Owner is not bound by any oral
representations, clarifications, or changes made in the written specifications by Owner,
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unless such clarification or change is provided in written addendum form from the City
Purchasing Representative.
1.19 Taxes: The Owner is exempt from State, County, and Municipal Sales Tax and Federal
Excise Tax, therefore, all fees/bids should not include taxes.
1.20 Sales and Use Taxes: The Contractor and all Subcontractors are required to obtain
exemption certificates from the Colorado Department of Revenue for sales and use taxes in
accordance with the provisions of the General Contract Conditions, Section XVI "Taxes".
Bids shall reflect this method of accounting for sales and use taxes on materials, fixtures,
and equipment.
1.21 Offers Binding 60 Days: Unless additional time is required by the Owner, or otherwise
specified, all formal offers submitted shall be binding for sixty (60) calendar days following
opening date, unless the Offeror, upon request of the Purchasing Agent, agrees to an
extension.
1.22 Exceptions and Substitutions: All bids meeting the intent of this IFB shall be considered
for award. An Offeror taking exception to the specifications does so at the Offeror's risk. The
Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all substitutions or alternatives. When
offering substitutions and/or alternatives, Offeror must state any exception(s) in the section
to which the exception(s) pertain. Exception/substitution, if accepted, must meet or exceed
the stated intent and/or specifications. The absence of stated exception(s) indicates that the
Offeror has not taken exception, and if awarded a Contract shall hold the Offeror responsible
to perform in strict accordance with the specifications or scope of the bid and Contract
Documents.
1.23 Collusion Clause: Each Offeror by submitting a bid certifies that it is not party to any
collusive action or any action that may be in violation of the Sherman Antitrust Act. All bids
shall be rejected if there is evidence or reason for believing that collusion exists among
Offerors. The Owner may, or may not, accept future bids for the same Work or commodities
from participants in such collusion.
1.24 Disqualification of Offerors: A Bid will not be accepted from, nor shall a Contract be awarded
to, any person, Contractor, or corporation that is in arrears to the Owner, upon debt or Contract,
or that has defaulted, as surety or otherwise, upon any obligation to the Owner, or that is
deemed irresponsible or unreliable.
Offerors may be required to submit satisfactory evidence that they are responsible, have a
practical knowledge of the project bid upon and that has the necessary financial and other
resources to complete the proposed Work.
Either of the following reasons, without limitation, shall be considered sufficient to disqualify an
Offeror and Bid:
a. More than one Bid is submitted for the same Work from an individual, Contractor, or
corporation under the same or different name: and
b. Evidence of collusion among Offerors. Any participant in such collusion shall
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not receive recognition as an Offeror for any future Work of the Owner until such
participant has been reinstated as a qualified Offeror.
1.25 Public Disclosure Record: If the Offeror has knowledge of its employee(s) or sub-
contractors having an immediate family relationship with an Owner employee or elected
official, the Offeror must provide the Purchasing Agent with the name(s) of the individuals.
The individuals are required to file a "Public Disclosure Record", a statement of financial
interest, before conducting business with the Owner.
Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions
2.1 The Contract: This Invitation for Bid, submitted documents, and any negotiations, when
properly accepted by the Owner, shall constitute an enforceable Agreement (Contract)
equally binding between the Owner and Contractor. The Contract represents the entire and
integrated agreement between the Owner and the Contractor and supersedes all prior
negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral including the bid
documents. The Contract may be amended or modified with Change Orders, Field Orders,
or Addendums.
2.2 The Work: The term Work includes all labor necessary to produce the construction required
by the Contract Documents, and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be
incorporated in such construction.
2.3 Execution, Correlation, Intent, and Interpretations: The Contract Documents shall be
executed by the Owner and Contractor. By executing the Contract, the Contractor represents
that it has familiarized itself with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed
and correlated its observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The
Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by anyone, shall be as binding
as if required by all. The intention of the Contract Documents is to include all labor, materials,
equipment, services, and other items necessary for the proper execution and completion of
the Scope of Work as defined in the technical specifications and drawings contained herein.
All drawings, specifications and copies furnished by the Owner are, and shall remain, Owner
property. It is not to be used on any other project.
2.4 The Owner: The Owner is the City of Grand Junction, Colorado and is referred to throughout
the Contract Documents. The term Owner means the Owner or its authorized representative.
The Owner shall, at all times, have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation and
progress. The Contractor shall provide facilities for such access. The Owner will make
periodic visits to the site to familiarize itself generally with the progress and quality of Work
and to determine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract
Documents. Based on such observations and the Contractor's Application for Payment, the
Owner will determine the amounts owing to the Contractor and will issue Certificates for
Payment in such amounts as provided in the Contract. The Owner will have authority to
reject Work which does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever, in its reasonable
opinion, considers it necessary or advisable to ensure the proper implementation of the intent
of the Contract Documents, it will have authority to require the Contractor to stop the Work
or any portion, or to require special inspection or testing of the Work, whether or not such
Work can be then be fabricated, installed, or completed. The Owner will not be responsible
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for the acts or omissions of the Contractor, and Sub-Contractor, or any of its agents or
employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.
2.5 Contractor: The Contractor is the person or organization identified as such in the Agreement
and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents. The term Contractor means the
Contractor or its authorized representative. The Contractor shall carefully study and compare
the General Contract Conditions of the Contract, Specification and Drawings, Scope of Work,
Addenda and Modifications and shall at once report to the Owner any error, inconsistency,
or omission it may discover. Contractor shall not be liable to the Owner for any damage
resulting from such errors, inconsistencies, or omissions. The Contractor shall not commence
Work without clarifying Drawings, Specifications, or Interpretations.
2.6 Sub-Contractors: A Sub-Contractor is a person or organization who has a direct Contract
with the Contractor to perform any of the Work at the site. The term Sub-Contractor is
referred to throughout the Contract Documents and means a Sub-Contractor or its authorized
representative.
2.7 Award of Sub-Contractors & Other Contracts for Portions of the Work: Contractor shall
submit with its bid response to the Owner, in writing for acceptance, a list of the names of the
sub-contractors or other persons or organizations proposed for such portions of the Work as
may be designated in the proposal requirements, or, if none is so designated, the names of
the sub-contractors proposed for the principal portions of the Work. Prior to the award of the
Contract, the Owner shall notify the successful Contractor in writing if, after due investigation,
has reasonable objection to any person or organization on such list. If, prior to the award of
the Contract, the Owner has a reasonable and substantial objection to any person or
organization on such list and refuses in writing to accept such person or organization, the
successful Contractor may, prior to the award, withdraw its proposal without forfeiture of
proposal security. If the successful Contractor submits an acceptable substitute with an
increase in the proposed price to cover the difference in cost occasioned by the substitution,
the Owner may, at its discretion, accept the increased proposal or may disqualify the
Contractor. If, after the award, the Owner refuses to accept any person or organization on
such list, the Contractor shall submit an acceptable substitute and the Contract sum shall be
increased or decreased by the difference in cost occasioned by such substitution and an
appropriate Change Order shall be issued. However, no increase in the Contract sum shall
be allowed for any such substitution unless the Contractor has acted promptly and
responsively in submitting a name with respect thereto prior to the award.
2.8 Quantities of Work and Unit Price: Materials or quantities stated as unit price items in the
Bid are supplied only to give an indication of the general scope of the Work, and are, as such,
estimates only. The Owner does not expressly or by implication agree that the actual amount
of Work or material will correspond therewith and reserves the right after award to increase
or decrease the quantity of any unit item of the Work without a change in the unit price except
as set forth in Article VIII, Section 70 of the General Contract Conditions. The City also
reserves the right to make changes in the Work (including the right to delete any bid item in
its entirety or add additional bid items) as set forth in Article VIII, Sections 69 through 71 of
the General Contract Conditions.
2.9 Substitutions: The materials, products and equipment described in the Solicitation
Documents shall be regarded as establishing a standard of required performance, function,
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dimension, appearance, or quality to be met by any proposed substitution. No substitution
will be considered prior to receipt of Bids unless the Offeror submits a written request for
approval to the Purchasing Agent at least ten (10) days prior to the date for receipt of Bids.
Such requests for approval shall include the name of the material or equipment for which
substitution is sought and a complete description of the proposed substitution including
drawings, performance and test data, and other information necessary for evaluation,
including samples if requested. The Offeror shall set forth changes in other materials,
equipment, or other portions of the Work including changes of the Work of other Contracts,
which incorporation of the proposed substitution would require to be included. The Owner's
decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. If the Owner
approves a proposed substitution before receipt of Bids, such approval will be set forth in an
Addendum. Offerors shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.
2.10. Supervision and Construction Procedures: The Contractor shall supervise and direct the
Work, using its best skill and attention. It shall be solely responsible for all construction
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures and for coordinating all portions
of the Work under the Contract.
2.11. Warranty: The Contractor warrants to the Owner that all materials and equipment furnished
under this Contract will be new unless otherwise specified, and that all Work will be of good
quality, free from faults and defects and in conformance with the Contract Documents. All
Work not conforming to these standards may be considered defective. If required by Owner,
the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and
equipment. If within ten (10) days after written notice to the Contractor requesting such
repairs or replacement, the Contractor should neglect to make or undertake with due
diligence to the same, the City may make such repairs or replacements. All indirect and
direct costs of such correction or removal or replacement shall be at the Contractor's
expense. The Contractor will also bear the expenses of making good all Work of others
destroyed or damaged by the correction, removal, or replacement of its defective Work.
2.12. Permits, Fees, & Notices: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits,
governmental fees, and licenses necessary for the proper execution and completion of the
Work. The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and orders of any public authority, including the City, bearing on the performance
of the Work. If the Contractor observes that any of the Contract Documents are at variance
in any respect, it shall promptly notify the Purchasing Agent in writing, and any necessary
changes shall be adjusted. If the Contractor performs any Work knowing it to be contrary to
such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, and without such notice to the Owner, it shall
assume full responsibility and shall bear all costs attributable to the non-conforming Work.
2.13. Responsibility for Those Performing the Work: The Contractor shall be responsible to
the Owner for the acts and omissions of all its employees and all sub-contractors, its agents
and employees, and all other persons performing any of the Work under a Contract with the
Contractor.
2.14. Use of the Site: The Contractor shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by
law, ordinances, permits and the Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber
the site with any materials or equipment.
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