Project Information

Bid Title

Twin Lakes Waste Strategic Plan

Issuing Agency

Lake County

Location

Colorado

Published Date

May 18, 2026

Closing Date

May 29, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP_F-Lake-0000000010

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP_F-Lake-0000000010
Bid Title:	Twin Lakes Waste Strategic Plan
Category:	RFPs
Status:	Open

Description: The Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes Tourism Panel, in partnership with Lake County Government, is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan addressing restroom and waste infrastructure in and around Twin Lakes. This ePort will support destination stewardship, environmental protection, and sustainable tourism management by identifying practical, long-term solutions to sanitation and waste challenges. The resulting plan will guide future investments, improve the visitor experience, and help preserve the natural beauty and community character of the Twin Lakes area. Publication Date/Time: 5/15/2026 2:45 PM Closing Date/Time: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM Submittal Information: Please see attached RFP document Related Documents: TED_RFP-TwinLakesWasteStrategicPlan_5.15.2026_Posted W9

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Lake County Government

Invitation for Bids

505 Harrison Avenue

PO BOX 964

Leadville, CO 80461

RFP@lakecountyco.gov

INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

Title | Twin Lakes Waste Strategic Plan

Issue Date | 5/15/2026

Questions Due | 5/21/2026

Questions Email | RFP@lakecountyco.gov

Bid Due Date | 5/29/2026

Bid Delivery | Electronic or Physical

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL PACKAGE

RFP Schedules

Schedule A | Bid Instructions

Schedule B | Scope of Work

Schedule C | Project Schedule

Schedule D | Bid Packet Submittal Instructions

Schedule E | Insurance

Schedule F | Sample Contracts

RFP Attachments (Fillable Forms)

Attachment 1 | Bid Attestation + Certification Form

Attachment 2 | W-9

Lake County Government

Schedule A – Bid Instructions

Purpose + Background

The Board of County Commissioners of Lake County, Colorado, by and through its Elected OPicials or

Employees (collectively referred to herein as, Lake County), wishes to procure the following:

The Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes Tourism Panel, in partnership with Lake County Government, is seeking

proposals from qualified and experienced consultants to develop a comprehensive strategic plan

addressing restroom and waste infrastructure in and around Twin Lakes. This ePort will support

destination stewardship, environmental protection, and sustainable tourism management by identifying

practical, long-term solutions to sanitation and waste challenges. The resulting plan will guide future

investments, improve the visitor experience, and help preserve the natural beauty and community

character of the Twin Lakes area.

Twin Lakes, Colorado, is a treasured yet fragile recreation destination at the Top of the Rockies. Known for

its scenic landscapes, historic character, and outdoor recreation opportunities, the area attracts a growing

number of visitors each year. However, existing infrastructure has not kept pace with increased use,

creating significant challenges for land management and community sustainability.

As a high-use area without a municipal wastewater system, and with environmental constraints that make

traditional septic systems unviable, Twin Lakes faces ongoing issues related to unmanaged human waste

and trash. Aging U.S. Forest Service (USFS) vault toilets are no longer consistently maintained due to

funding limitations. Additionally, trash removal in the area can be both costly and logistically complex, with

limited-service options available due to its remote location and lack of centralized infrastructure.

Local nonprofits and community organizations have taken on a critical role in addressing these gaps by

funding portable restrooms, organizing volunteer cleanups, and coordinating waste removal. Despite

these ePorts, sanitation challenges persist, posing risks to water quality in the Twin Lakes Reservoir,

degrading surrounding public lands, and diminishing the overall visitor experience.

This project is grounded in the principles of Destination Stewardship, a core priority of the Colorado

Tourism OPice (CTO). With support from CTO funding, Lake County Government and Visit Leadville-Twin

Lakes will lead a consultant-driven strategic planning process to identify sustainable, scalable, and site-

appropriate restroom and waste infrastructure solutions.

The planning process will convene a diverse group of stakeholders – including federal agencies, local

governments, nonprofits, businesses, and residents – to collaboratively assess existing conditions, identify

priority locations, and define clear implementation strategies. The final plan will align with Leave No Trace

principles and regenerative tourism goals, ensuring that Twin Lakes’ natural and cultural resources are

protected while supporting a high-quality, sustainable visitor experience for years to come.

Proposal Advertisement

Information concerning this request on the Lake County Government website at,

https://www.lakecountyco.gov/bids.aspx. Lake County is also a member of BidNet Direct.

Lake County Government

Schedule A – Bid Instructions

Bid Submission

Email proposals to RFP@lakecountyco.gov. If the Vendor does not desire email submissions, sealed bids

will be received at the below address by the proposals due date and time.

Lake County Government

ATTN: Contract Management

505 Harrison Avenue

PO BOX 964,

Leadville, CO 80461

Proposal documents are required to be submitted in their original fillable format. Emailed proposals must

include the following statement on the email, “I hereby waive my right to a sealed proposal.” An email

confirmation will be sent when the proposal has been received.

Introductory Information

1. Each bid must include the full business address of the Bidder and be signed by an authorized

representative.

• Partnerships: Bids must include the full names of all partners and be signed in the partnership

name by one of the partners or an authorized representative. The signature must be followed by

the name and title of the person signing.

• Corporations: Bids must be signed with the legal name of the corporation, followed by the

state of incorporation. The signature must be by the president, secretary, or another person

authorized to bind the corporation, and include their name and title typed or printed below the

signature.

• Individuals with Titles: If a person signs using a title (e.g., “president,” “secretary,” or “agent”)

without disclosing their principal, the bid may be deemed to be that of the individual.

When requested by the County Attorney’s OPice, satisfactory evidence of a signatory’s authority to

bind a corporation must be provided. A power of attorney must accompany the signature of anyone

not otherwise authorized to bind the bidder.

All corrections or erasures in the bid must be initialed by the person signing.

Bidders agree to comply with all conditions, requirements, specifications, and instructions stated

or implied in this bid. All prices and required designations must be clearly and fully provided, and all

blank spaces in the bid forms must be appropriately filled in.

Bidders are required to use the Proposal Forms included in this package and submit bids based on

the instructions provided in the Bid Forms. The Bid Proposal must be completed in full, in detail,

and signed by the bidder.

2. Late or unsigned bids shall not be accepted or considered.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that their bid is received at RFP@lakecountyco.gov on

or before the deadline stated in Section 1, “Notice to Bidders.”

Lake County Government

Schedule A – Bid Instructions

Hard copy bids received before the bid opening will be kept unopened in a secure location. Lake

County assumes no responsibility for the premature opening of a bid that is not properly addressed

or identified.

Bids may be withdrawn only upon written request and with the approval of the Lake County

Manager. Such requests must be received from the withdrawing bidder prior to the time fixed for

award.

Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing the bid does not confer any right to withdraw the

bid after it has been submitted and awarded.

Bidders are expected to examine all conditions, specifications, and instructions contained in this

solicitation. Failure to do so shall be at the bidder’s own risk.

3. In accordance with C.R.S. § 30-11-110, preference will be given to vendors located within the State

of Colorado.

Lake County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities in the bidding

process, to award the bid to multiple vendors, and to accept the bid that, in the opinion of the Board

of County Commissioners, best serves the interests of Lake County.

4. By submitting a bid, the Bidder agrees that the signed bid, all documents included in this Request

for Bid, including, but not limited to, product specifications and scope of services, the formal

acceptance of the bid by Lake County, and the signature of the Chair of the Lake County Board of

County Commissioners shall together constitute the contract. The contract shall be ePective as of

the date it is signed by the Chair.

Cooperative Purchasing

Lake County encourages cooperative purchasing as a means to help other agencies reduce procurement

costs and to maximize the value of taxpayer dollars through volume purchasing.

At their discretion, Vendor(s) may agree to extend the pricing and/or terms of the resulting award to other

state or local government agencies, school districts, or political subdivisions that have a need for the same

products or services.

Such usage by other entities shall not have a negative impact on Lake County during the current term or

any future terms of the agreement.

Lake County Government

Schedule B – Scope of Work

Project Overview

Lake County Government, through the Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes Tourism Panel, seeks to develop a

strategic plan that will guide the implementation of sustainable restroom and waste infrastructure

solutions in Twin Lakes. This ePort supports destination stewardship and year-round tourism by improving

environmental conditions, enhancing visitor experience, and strengthening the long-term economic vitality

of the Twin Lakes area.

About the Project

Lake County Government seeks proposals from qualified consultants to develop a comprehensive

strategic plan addressing restroom and waste infrastructure needs in and around Twin Lakes.

The selected consultant will lead a structured planning process that includes stakeholder engagement,

technical analysis, infrastructure mapping, and development of an actionable implementation framework.

This project will result in a clear roadmap to guide future investment, coordination, and management of

sanitation infrastructure in the Twin Lakes area.

This project has a maximum budget of $25,000.00 and is managed by the Visit Leadville-Twin Lakes

Tourism Panel in collaboration with Lake County Government.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is to contract a qualified consultant to develop a comprehensive, actionable

strategic plan that addresses restroom and waste infrastructure needs in and around Twin Lakes. Through

stakeholder engagement, site assessment, and technical analysis, this initiative will support ePorts to

advance destination stewardship, protect natural resources, and improve the overall visitor experience.

This project will result in a suite of practical planning tools and recommendations, including infrastructure

mapping, gap analysis, and an implementation framework, that can be used by Lake County and its

partners to guide future investments, coordinate responsibilities, and implement sustainable sanitation

and waste solutions. Ultimately, this ePort will help preserve the environmental integrity and community

character of Twin Lakes while supporting responsible, year-round tourism.

Scope of Services

The selected consultant will provide comprehensive planning and advisory services, including stakeholder

engagement, site assessment, technical analysis, and strategic plan development. The services outlined

below are required to support the creation of a clear, actionable framework for sustainable restroom and

waste infrastructure in and around Twin Lakes, advancing destination stewardship and long-term tourism

management goals. These services are defined by the requirements of the Colorado Tourism OPice grant

funding and must be completed in full to ensure compliance with grant deliverables and project

objectives.

5. 1. Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to: Friends of Lake County,

Lake County Government, U.S. Forest Service, Friends of Twin Lakes, Twin Lakes Business

Alliance, Independence Pass Foundation, Pitkin County Government, Cloud City Conservation

Center, GARNA, City of Aurora, Bureau of Land and Reclamation and City of Colorado Springs

• Lead meetings, workshops, and coordination ePorts

• Develop a stakeholder engagement plan

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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