Invitation: Notice is hereby given for the invitation to bid on the construction of the Garfield Street Water Line Replacement Project for the Town of Meeker. This project includes the construction of approximately 4,300 linear feet of water line, the installation of appurtenant fittings, and 34 linear feet of 14” diameter steel casing beneath an irrigation culvert. The project site is located on Garfield Street from Third Street to Thirteenth Street. The Project Owner is the Town of Meeker and the Project Engineer is Chris Hale, P.E. of Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc. in Glenwood Springs.

Specifications: A complete set of plans, specifications, and contract documents may be obtained after January 31^st, 2025 from Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street.

Pre-Bid: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, on Wednesday, February 5^th, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

Deadline: Bids will be accepted until Tuesday, February 25^th at 3:00 pm at which time bids will be opened and read aloud at Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street in Meeker, CO 81641. Bids will be awarded by the Board of Trustees at their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, March 4^th at 7:00 pm.

Bid Submission: All bid proposals and bid security may be submitted online at bidnetdirect.com/Colorado/townofmeeker or mailed or hand delivered to 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO 81641 as sealed bids and must be labeled “Garfield Street Water Line Replacement”. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a check in the amount of 10% of the bid made payable to The Town of Meeker as bid security, along with 3 references for similar work. Performance and Payment Bonds are required. The successful bidder must maintain workers compensation and general liability insurance in the amount of no less than $1,000,000 during the project.

The Town reserves the right to reject or accept any and all bids; to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informalities; and the right to disregard all non-conforming or conditional bids or counter proposals. Each proposal shall be reviewed and considered consistent with the provisions of the Town of Meeker Personnel Policy and Procedures Manual.

Contact: For more information please contact Tobey Willey, Town of Meeker Public Works Superintendent at 970.878.5530 or 970.942.7554.