Project Information

Bid Title

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAGLE VALLEY TRAIL

Issuing Agency

Eagle County

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Feb 27, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 9, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Eagle County is soliciting proposals for construction of the Eagle Valley Trail From Horn Ranch to Wolcott Phase 2. The objective of the request is to select a highly-qualified General Contractor (GC) firm to provide Construction Services as described in the Request for Proposals (RFP).

Project purpose is to construct all components of proposed improvements of the Eagle Valley Trail including the paved trail, earthwork, culverts, trail signs and all other components necessary to construct a quality trail in accordance with all permit requirements, construction documents, and applicable regulations.

Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2026 and be completed by June 24, 2027. The contractor will work with Eagle County to complete the project in a reasonable amount of time. Actual construction schedule will depend on weather, permit restrictions, ground conditions, value engineering, schedule phasing efficiency, and other factors. Funding will not restrict the schedule.

Eagle County will manage the construction contract.

SEALED PROPOSALS DUE

2:00 p.m. local time, April 9, 2026

BIDS TO BE SENT OR DELIVERED TO:

EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Kevin Sharkey, P.E., ECO Trails Program Manager

3289 Cooley Mesa Road

Gypsum, CO 81637  (delivery), or

kevin.sharkey@eaglecounty.us

A mandatory pre-proposal meeting for all respondents who wish to submit proposals will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the CDOT Maintenance Yard in Wolcott, CO. This location is on U.S. Highway 6, approximately 1/4 miles west of the State Highway 131 intersection. Failure to attend will result in proposal disqualification.

PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS INDEX

I. Objective of the Request

II.         Project Summary

III.        Project Schedule

IV.         General Instructions

V.          Selection Criteria

VI.         Special Instructions

VII.        Insurance and Bonding Requirements

VIII.       Proposal Submittal Form

IX.         Bid Form

X. Sample Contract

XI. General Conditions

XII. Project Special Provisions

XIII.       Supplementary Information

a. Environmental Assessment, DOI-BLM-CO-N040-2016-0053-EA; BLM 2016.

b. Wetland Delineation Report, Edwards to Horn Ranch West Segment, Western Ecological, March 2016.

c. Retaining Wall Design Report, Eagle Valley Trails - Horn Ranch to Wolcott Segment 1 Phase 2, Eagle County, Colorado, Ground Engineering, February 20, 2026.

d. Subsurface Exploration Program and Recommendations, R1S6014 EVT Wolcott to Horn Ranch 160406, Ground Engineering, April 6, 2016.

e. Retaining Walls Structure Selection Report, Segment 1; R243501 240301, Ground Engineering, 3-1-24.

f. Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation, Eagle Valley Trail, City of Wolcott, Eagle County, T2 Utility Engineers, 06/12/2025.

XIV. Drawings [“Bid Plan Set”] – Eagle Valley Trails Construction Drawings, Horn Ranch to Wolcott Segment – Phase 2, Eagle County, Colorado, Intermountain Engineering, dated 2-20-26

Contact Information:

Kevin Sharkey

Trails Program Manager

ECO Trails

Eagle County

kevin.sharkey@eaglecounty.us

970-328-3523

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAGLE VALLEY TRAIL

FROM HORN RANCH TO WOLCOTT

PHASE 2

Issued February 27, 2026

SEALED PROPOSALS DUE

At or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026

BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED OR SENT TO:

EAGLE COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Kevin Sharkey, P.E., ECO Trails Program Manager

3289 Cooley Mesa Road

Gypsum, CO 81637 (delivery) or

kevin.sharkey@eaglecounty.us (email)

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION OF THE EAGLE VALLEY TRAIL

FROM HORN RANCH TO WOLCOTT

PHASE 2

Issued February 27, 2026

PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS INDEX

I. Objective of the Request

II. Project Summary

III. Project Schedule

IV. General Instructions

V. Selection Criteria

VI. Special Instructions

VII. Insurance and Bonding Requirements

VIII. Proposal Submittal Form

IX. Bid Form

X. Sample Contract

XI. General Conditions

XII. Project Special Provisions

XIII. Supplementary Information

a. Environmental Assessment, DOI-BLM-CO-N040-2016-0053-EA; BLM 2016.

b. Wetland Delineation Report, Edwards to Horn Ranch West Segment, Western Ecological,

March 2016.

c. Retaining Wall Design Report, Eagle Valley Trails - Horn Ranch to Wolcott Segment 1 Phase

2, Eagle County, Colorado, Ground Engineering, February 20, 2026.

d. Subsurface Exploration Program and Recommendations, R1S6014 EVT Wolcott to Horn

Ranch 160406, Ground Engineering, April 6, 2016.

e. Retaining Walls Structure Selection Report, Segment 1; R243501 240301, Ground

Engineering, 3-1-24.

f. Subsurface Utility Engineering Investigation, Eagle Valley Trail, City of Wolcott, Eagle

County, T2 Utility Engineers, 06/12/2025.

XIV. Drawings [“Bid Plan Set”] – Eagle Valley Trails Construction Drawings, Horn Ranch to Wolcott

Segment – Phase 2, Eagle County, Colorado, Intermountain Engineering, dated 2-20-26

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I. OBJECTIVE OF THE REQUEST

The objective of the request is to select a highly-qualified General Contractor (GC) to provide

Construction Services for the construction of improvements of the Eagle Valley Trail Horn Ranch to

Wolcott Phase 2 Segment as defined in the following sections.

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II. PROJECT SUMMARY

The purpose of the Project is to construct all components of proposed improvements of the Eagle

Valley Trail Horn Ranch to Wolcott Phase 2 Segment, including the paved trail, earthwork,

retaining walls, railings, signs, and all other components necessary to construct a quality trail in

accordance with all permit requirements, construction documents, and applicable regulations.

Construction is expected to begin as early as practical, in May or June of 2026, and to be

completed by Thursday, June 24, 2027. The contractor will work with Eagle County to complete

the project in a reasonable amount of time. The actual construction schedule will depend on

weather, permit restrictions, ground conditions, value engineering, schedule phasing efficiency,

and other factors. Funding will not restrict the schedule.

Eagle County will manage the construction contract. The sample contract provided herein in

Section X is provided as an example only and is subject to change at Eagle County’s sole

discretion.

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III. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Proposal Due:

At or before 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026

The final project schedule is not certain at this time; however, it is Eagle County’s intent to select

a Construction Firm by Monday, April 13, 2026. It is anticipated that construction services will

commence as soon as practical, in May or June of 2026, and all components will be completed

and ready for County occupancy by Thursday, June 24, 2027.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 237310Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
• NAICS 237990Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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