2026 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Phases 1 & 11

Purchasing Division
Invitation for Bid
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2026 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project
Phases 1 and 2
Responses Due:
July 16, 2026, Prior to 2:00 PM
Accepting Electronic Responses Only
Responses Only Submitted Through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing
System (RMEPS)
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 issue prior to the response deadline. 800-835-4603)
NOTE: All City solicitation openings will continue to be held virtually.
(See Section 1.10 for Meeting Details and Attendance Log In)
Purchasing Representative:
Dolly Daniels, Senior Buyer
dollyd@gjcity.org
970-256-4048
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Invitation for Bids
Table of Contents
Section 1 Instruction to Offerors
Section 2 General Contract Conditions
Section 3 Statement of Work
Section 4 Contractor's Bid Form
Price Proposal/Bid Schedule Form
Attachments: (Open Links in Section 3.5)
A: Bid Plan Set Sewer Replacement Phase 1
B: Bid Plan Set Sewer Replacement Phase 2
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Section 1.0 Administration 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.
1.2 Required Review: The Offeror is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation
documentation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, specifications,
project requirements, and all associated rules, regulations, laws, conditions, instructions,
and procurement policies related to the solicitation process and the Project or Work
outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
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
With the exception of 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 Meeting: Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a
non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Meeting
location shall be in the City Hall Auditorium, located at 250 North 5th St., Grand Junction
CO 81501. The purpose of this visit will be to inspect and to clarify the contents of this
Invitation for Bids (IFB).
1.5 Prequalification Requirement: Contractors submitting bids over $500,000 must be pre-
qualified in accordance with the City's "Contractors Prequalification Application". All bids
received by the specified time will be opened, but the City will reject bids over $500,000
from contractors who have not been prequalified. Application forms for prequalification are
available by clicking the Application Link Call 970-256-4082 for additional
information. Due to the time required to process applications, all applications must be
submitted no later than the application due date stated in the Solicitation document.
Contractors may view its approved pre-qualified categories by clicking the Pre-
Qualification List Link.
1.6 Purpose: The City of Grand Junction is soliciting competitive bids from qualified and
interested Contractors for all labor, equipment, and materials required for sanitary sewer
replacements at various locations throughout the Persigo sanitary sewer collection system.
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All dimensions and Scope of Work shall be verified by Contractors prior to submission of
bids.
1.7 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.
1.8 Compliance: All Offerors, by submitting a bid, 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.
1.9 Procurement Process: The most current version of the City of Grand Junction
Purchasing Policy and Procedure Manual is contacting.
1.10 Submission: Each proposal shall be submitted in electronic format only, and only
through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing website.
(wwwbidnetdirect.com/colorado). This site offers both "free" and "paying"
registration options that allow for full access of the Owner's documents and for
electronic submission of proposals. (Note: "free" registration may take up to 24 hours
to process. Please Plan accordingly.) Please view our "Electronic Vendor Registration
Guide" at https://co-grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids for details.
(Purchasing Representative does not have access or control of the vendor side of
RMEPS. If the website or other problems arise during response submission, the vendor
MUST contact RMEPS to resolve the issue prior to the response deadline 800-835-4603).
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 2026 Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project Phases 1 and 2
Jul 16, 2026, 2:00 - 2:30 PM (America/Denver)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/160510493
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 160-510-493
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Meeting ID: 160-510-493
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Or dial directly: 160510493@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##160510493
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
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1.11 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.
1.12 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.
1.13 Exclusions: No oral, telephonic, emailed, or facsimile bid will be considered.
1.14 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 .
1.15 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.
1.16 Definitions and Terms: See Article I, Section 3 of the General Contract Conditions in the
Standard Contract Documents for Capital Improvements Construction.
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1.17 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:
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.
1.18 Questions Regarding Statement of Work: Any information relative 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.
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1.19 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,
unless such clarification or change is provided in written addendum form from the City
Purchasing Representative.
1.20 Taxes: The Owner is exempt from State, County, and Municipal Sales Tax and Federal
Excise Tax, therefore, all fees/bids should not include taxes.
1.21 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.
1.22 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.
1.23 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.
1.24 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. Any
and 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.
1.25 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:
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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
not receive recognition as an Offeror for any future Work of the Owner until such
participant has been reinstated as a qualified Offeror.
1.26 Public Disclosure: Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all information (except
for items designated as classified, confidential, or proprietary) within any bid or proposal is
subject to public disclosure. Upon the issuance of an award and executed contract, both
the solicitation file and the bid(s) or proposal(s) contained therein are subject to an
Open Records Request. In instances of Solicitation or Project cancellation, public
disclosure is contingent upon adherence to pertinent laws.
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 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
signed 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
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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 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
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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,
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.
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