Project Information

Bid Title

Engineering Services for the Grand Valley Byproducts Lift Station

Issuing Agency

City of Grand Junction

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Feb 10, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 27, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Engineering Services for the Grand Valley Byproducts Lift Station
RFP-5850-26-KF
Responses Due February 27, 2026, before 1:00 p.m.

• Solicitation (PDF )
• Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting Sign-In Sheet RFP-5850-26-KF (PDF)
• Addendum 1 (PDF)

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Request for Proposal

RFP-5850-26-KF

Engineering Services for the Grand Valley

Byproducts Lift Station

Proposal Deadline

February 27, 2026, before 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time

Electronic Submission Only

Proposals Must Be Submitted Exclusively Through

BidNet Direct® – 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®

Direct system. Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.

Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603.

Virtual Solicitation Opening

All City solicitation openings will be conducted virtually.

For meeting access and participation details, refer to Section 1.9.

Purchasing Agent Contact

Kathleen Franklin

kathleenf@gjcity.org

970-244-1513

Table of Contents

Section 1.0. Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal........................ 4

Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions.............................................. 11

Section 3.0: Insurance Requirements ....................................................................... 19

Section 4.0: Specifications and Scope of Services.................................................. 21

Attachments ............................................................................................................. 29

Attachment A – Grand Valley Byproducts Lift Station Alternatives Analysis ........ 29

Attachment B – 2020 Comprehensive Wastewater Basin Study Update ............. 29

Tentative Calendar of Events:.................................................................................. 29

Event and Details

Date

Solicitation Issued/Posted

Published via BidNet® Direct – RMEPS

January 30, 2026

Non-Mandatory Visit or Pre-Proposal Meeting

Please refer to Section 1.5.

February 9, 2026

Inquiry deadline

February 18, 2026

No questions will be accepted after the end of

business on this date.

Final Addendum Issued (if applicable)

February 20, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline

Electronic submission via BidNet® Direct only

February 27, 2026, before

1:00 p.m. Mountain Time

(America/Denver)

Evaluation of proposals

Internal review by City-appointed committee

February 27-March 6, 2026

Interviews (if required)

Virtual or in-person, by City invitation only

Tentative Interview Time Blocks

• Monday, March 16, 2026:

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 17, 2026:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 18, 2026:

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Notice of Intent to Award (tentative)

March 20, 2026

Subject to final evaluations and interview outcomes

City Council Approval (if required)

For contracts meeting the approval threshold

April 1, 2026

Contract execution

April 6, 2026

Contingent upon Council approval and funding

availability

Flow Meter Data Provided by Others

June 30, 2026

Phase 1 Engineering Services Completed by

90 days After Contract Execution

Section 5.0: Preparation and Submittal of Proposals .............................................. 31

Section 6.0. Evaluation Criteria and Factors ............................................................ 36

Section 7.0. Solicitation Response Form .................................................................. 42

Subcontractor Disclosure ................................................................................... 45

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Section 1.0. Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal

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 Proposer 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 solicitation is issued by the City of Grand Junction, Colorado

(“City”). The Purchasing Agent responsible for this procurement is:

Kathleen Franklin

kathleenf@gjcity.org

Except for pre-proposal or site visit meeting(s), all inquiries, concerns, clarifications,

or communications regarding this solicitation—including those about the process,

specifications, or project scope—must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing

Agent. Any communication directed to other City personnel may result in the

disqualification of the Proposer’s submission.

1.4. Purpose: The City of Grand Junction, Colorado, is soliciting competitive proposals

from qualified professional engineering consultants to provide engineering services

for the evaluation, design, and development of a replacement sanitary sewer lift

station and associated force main for the Grand Valley Byproducts Lift Station.

The selected Consultant will apply professional judgment, technical expertise, and

industry best practices to evaluate alternative sites, develop conceptual site plans

and opinions of probable cost, and support property acquisition, with the intent of

advancing the project toward final design, permitting, bidding, and construction.

Section 4.0 of this solicitation describes the project objectives, service delivery

expectations, and technical requirements (Scope of Services). All services shall be

performed in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation

and incorporated into any resulting contract.

1.5. Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference: Prospective Proposers are

encouraged to attend a non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference to gain a clear

understanding of the project requirements and conditions related to the Scope of

Services.

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Meeting Details:

� Date: February 9, 2026

� Time: 3:00 p.m. (Mountain Time)

� Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Join Online:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/29752758879896?p=d2M77dur9HKrybTxdX

Meeting ID: 297 527 588 798 96

Passcode: ok66kJ3E

Join by phone:

+1 945-468-6551,,101634304# United States, Dallas

Phone Conference ID: 101 634 304#

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1.5.1. Important Notes

• Attendance is not required to submit a proposal.

• Statements made during the virtual meeting shall not modify the solicitation.

• Only written addenda issued by the City shall be considered official and

binding.

1.6. The City: The City will act by and through its authorized representative(s).

1.7. Compliance: By submitting a proposal, the Proposer affirms its commitment to

comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, and instructions outlined in this

solicitation, including any modifications made through addenda. Should a Proposer

identify any ambiguity, omission, or conflict within the solicitation documents that

might impact the Proposer’s understanding of the requirements, the Proposer must

seek clarification from the Purchasing Agent before the inquiry deadline. Failure to do

so shall not relieve the Proposer of its obligation to fulfill the requirements of the

Contract.

1.8. Controlling Authority: The 2024 version of the City Procurement Policy is

controlling.

1.9. Submission: Proposers shall prepare and submit proposals following the

requirements outlined in Section 5.0.—Preparation and Submittal of Proposals.

All proposals must adhere to the specified formatting, content, and submission

guidelines outlined therein.

To participate in the public proposal opening, please refer to the following virtual

meeting information:

Solicitation Opening: RFP-5850-26-KF

Engineering Services for the Grand Valley Byproducts Lift Station

Date/Time: February 27, 2026, 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time (America/Denver)

Please join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone:

RFP-5850-26-KF

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541330Engineering Services

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