Project Information

Bid Title

Animas River Trail Segment C Project

Issuing Agency

City of Durango

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Jan 15, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 2, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Animas River Trail Segment C Project

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

PROJECT MANUAL

including

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, PLANS

and

SPECIFICATIONS

for the

Animas River Trail “Segment C”

Rank Park to Memorial Park

Project # 0294

CITY OF DURANGO, COLORADO

January 6, 2026

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City of Durango, Colorado

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID

Invitation for Bids

Animas River Trail “Segment C”

Rank Park to Memorial Park

Project # 0294

Sealed bids for the Animas River Trail “Segment C” project will be received by the City of Durango until 3:00

PM (Local Time) March 2, 2026.

Introduction: The City of Durango (CoD) invites interested, qualified persons or firms, capable of providing the

required service to submit bids for the reconstruction of Animas River Trail “Segment C”, Rank Park to Memorial

Park.

Services provided by the Contractor will include but will not be limited to replacement of approximately 2700 feet

of Animas River Trail, bridge installation, removal of existing bridge, associated site improvements, landscaping,

tree protection as directed by CoD, 3rd party testing, traffic control, and ensuring a clean and safe jobsite.

In addition to the above-mentioned work, the City of Durango is seeking a separate quote for the installation of

approximately 2400 LF of 2” fiber conduit and associated pull boxes.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, supplies, permits, and safety equipment

needed to complete the work in accordance with the contract and the plans.

*This project and all related work are contingent upon budgeting approval by City of Durango.

Project Schedule: Project commences March 12, 2026, or earlier weather permitting. Contractor shall reach

substantial completion of project in 250 working days. Project Completion date negotiable in terms of long lead

items and the potential for high water.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference at 9:00 A.M. (Local Time - MST) on Tuesday, January

27, 2026, to familiarize bidders with the project.

Mandatory pre-bid location:

Community Development Building

215 E. 12th Street

Durango, CO 81301

Pinyon Conference Room

Bids must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado. It is the sole

responsibility of the bidder to see that the proposal is received before the submission deadline. Late proposals will

not be considered.

Bid documents and/or supporting information may be downloaded, at no charge, from the following web site:

www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado Click on “Vendor Registration” or “Vendor Login”, as applicable. Or at the City

of Durango’s website: www.durangoCO.gov. No addendums or plans will be available on the City’s website.

The City of Durango reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities and minor irregularities

in bids, and to accept the bid deemed, in the opinion of the City, to be in the best interest of the City of Durango.

This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing Policy.

Published: January 9, and January 14, 2026.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Invitation for Bids

II. Instructions to Bidders

• Bidding Timetable

III. Scope of Services

IV. Insurance

V. Bidder Qualifications

VI. Bid Submission

• Bid Form

• List of Subcontractors

• Statement of Residency

Sample Documents

• Notice of Award

• Acceptance of Notice of Award

• Standard Form of Agreement Between City and Contractor for Construction Services

• Notice to Proceed and Acceptance of Notice to Proceed

• Change Order Form

Attachments

• Project Plans

• Project Special Provisions

• General Conditions

• City of Durango Development Standards for Public Improvements and Construction

Specification

• City of Durango Multi-Use Trail Standards

• City of Durango Parks & Recreation Irrigation and Landscape Standards

• Bid Schedule

• COD SWQ Application

• ART C NMMJM Completion Memo

• GeoTech Report Animas River Trail Rebuild (3 segments)

• PCN Form

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

The City of Durango Colorado, by and through its Purchasing Administrator, invites interested, qualified bidders,

capable of providing the required services, to submit bids for Animas River Trail “Segment C”

Rank Park to Memorial Park Project # 0294 in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained

in these documents.

Introduction: The City of Durango (CoD) invites interested, qualified persons or firms, capable of providing the

required service to submit bids for the reconstruction of Animas River Trail “Segment C”, Rank Park to Memorial

Park.

Services provided by the Contractor will include but will not be limited to replacement of approximately 2700 feet

of Animas River Trail, bridge installation, removal of existing bridge, associated site improvements, landscaping,

tree protection as directed by CoD, 3rd party testing, traffic control, and ensuring a clean and safe jobsite.

In addition to the above-mentioned work, the City of Durango is seeking a separate quote for the installation of

approximately 2400 LF of 2” fiber conduit and associated pull boxes.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, transportation, supplies, permits, and safety equipment

needed to complete the work in accordance with the contract and the plans.

*This project and all related work are contingent upon budgeting approval by City of Durango.

Project Schedule: Project commences March 12, 2026, or earlier weather permitting. Contractor shall reach

substantial completion of project in 250 working days. Project Completion date negotiable in terms of long lead

items and the potential for high water.

Bidders wishing to participate should ensure they have all addenda prior to submission of bid. Failure to acknowledge

receipt of any addenda applicable to this project could result in the rejection of your bid.

This request for proposals and any subsequent addenda will be posted to the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System

website (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado) then click on Vendor Login or Vendor Registration if you have not already

registered. Firms are encouraged to register with RMEPS for all City bid opportunities.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference at 9:00 A.M. (Local Time - MST) on Tuesday, January

27, 2026, to familiarize bidders with the project.

Mandatory pre-bid location:

Community Development Building

215 E. 12th Street

Durango, CO 81301

Pinyon Conference Room

Questions: Each bidder, before submitting their bid, shall become fully informed as to the extent and character of

work required. All questions must be submitted via Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website

(www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado).

Question Deadline: February 13, 2026, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

(Questions received after the deadline may not be accepted.)

Final Addendum: February 20, 2026, Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

Submittal Instructions: Submittal requirements are outlined in the Bid Submission Section of the Bid Documents.

Deliver Bid via: Rocky Mountain E Purchasing (www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado) using the form furnished.

Bid Due Date and Time: March 2, 2026. Time: 3:00 p.m. (Local Time)

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It is the sole responsibility of the respondent to see that the bid is received before the submission deadline. Late bids will

not be considered.

All bids submitted shall be binding upon the respondent if accepted by the City within sixty (60) calendar days of the

submission date. Negligence upon the part of the respondent in preparing the bid confers no right of withdrawal after

the time fixed for the submission of bid. This project is being bid in accordance with the City of Durango Purchasing

Policy.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The Bid Documents and any Addenda issued contain the provisions required for the construction of the Project.

Information otherwise obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Contracting Agency, or any other person,

shall not affect the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions

of the contract.

Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the Bid Schedule by examination of

the site and review of the project documents, including Addenda. After Bids have been submitted, the Bidder shall

not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the quantities of Work or the nature of the Work to be done.

All Bids must be made on the required Bid sheet and Bid Schedule. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in,

and the Bid sheet must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Bid sheet is required.

Any improperly completed bids will not be accepted.

The Contracting Agency may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all Bids. Any Bid may be

withdrawn prior to the above-scheduled time for the opening of Bids or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid

received after the time and date specified shall not be considered and will be rejected. No Bidder may withdraw a

Bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the Contract cannot be

awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Contracting Agency

and the Bidder.

The following information regarding Bonding requirements is applicable. Failure to comply as stated will result in a

withdrawal of the contract:

Each bid must be accompanied by an executed Bid Bond from your firm's surety naming the Contracting

Agency / Owner in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total amount of the submitted Bid. Bid Bonds will

only be accepted, and No U.S. Cash or Cashier Checks will be accepted in lieu of a fully executed surety

issued bid bond.

A Performance Bond and a Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of

the Contract Price (Base Bid plus Force Account Items), with a corporate surety approved by the Contracting

Agency, will be required for the faithful performance of the Contract.

Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Labor and Material Payment Bonds and Performance Bonds must

file with each Bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney.

Each Bid must include the provided List of Subcontractors to be assisting in the project. Each sub-contractor

shall also have a City of Durango business license.

The party to whom the Contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain the

Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date

when Notice of Award is delivered to the Bidder. The Notice of Award shall be accompanied by the

necessary Agreement and Bond forms. In case the Bidder fails to execute the Agreement, the Contracting

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

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