Professional Engineering Services for the Juniata Enlarged Ditch Seepage Reduction Design

Location:	Colorado
Posted:	Feb 10, 2026
Due:	Feb 12, 2026
Agency:	City of Grand Junction
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
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Request for Proposal

RFP-5784-26-KF

Professional Engineering Services for the Juniata

Enlarged Ditch Seepage Reduction Design

Proposal Deadline

February 12, 2026, before 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard 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.................................................. 20

Attachments........................................................................................................ 27

Tentative Calendar of Events: ............................................................................ 28

Event and Details

Date

Solicitation Issued/Posted

Published via BidNet® Direct – RMEPS

January 8, 2026

Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting

Please refer to Section 1.5.

January 21, 2026

Inquiry deadline

No questions are accepted after this date

January 29, 2026

Final Addendum Issued (if applicable)

February 2, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline

Electronic submission via BidNet® Direct only

February 12, 2026, before 1:00

p.m. MST

Evaluation of proposals

Internal review by City-appointed committee

February 12 – 20, 2026

Interviews (if required)

Virtual or in-person, by City invitation only

Tentative Interview Time Blocks:

March 2 and 3, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award (tentative)

March 6, 2026

Subject to final evaluations and interview outcomes

City Council Approval (if required)

For contracts meeting the approval threshold

March 18, 2026

Contract execution

March 23, 2026

Contingent upon Council approval and funding

availability

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Section 5.0: Preparation and Submittal of Proposals .............................................. 29

Section 6.0. Evaluation Criteria and Factors ............................................................ 33

Section 7.0. Solicitation Response Form .................................................................. 39

Subcontractor Disclosure ................................................................................... 42

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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 firms to provide design engineering services

for the Juniata Enlarged Ditch seepage reduction project. The purpose of this

solicitation is to select a Consultant to perform engineering analysis, evaluate

alternatives, and prepare final construction documents suitable for construction and

permitting in support of improvements intended to reduce seepage losses and

enhance the efficiency and reliability of the ditch system.

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

expectations, technical requirements, and applicable performance standards (Scope

of Services). All Services shall be performed in accordance with the terms and

conditions set forth in this solicitation and incorporated into the resulting Contract, if

any.

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

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

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

Work.

Meeting Details:

� Date: January 21, 2026

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� Time: 2:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)

� Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Join Online:

???? Join the meeting now

�Meeting ID: 269 074 444 298 0

� Passcode: mT72ap29

Join by phone:

�+1 945-468-6551,,35438082#

� Phone Conference ID: 354 380 82#

�Find a local number

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 issued by addenda. If a Proposer identifies

any ambiguity, omission, or conflict within the solicitation documents that may affect

its/his/her understanding of the requirements, the Proposer shall seek clarification

from the Purchasing Agent prior to the inquiry deadline. Failure to do so shall not

relieve the Proposer of its obligation to fully perform 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 its/his/her proposal 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 in this document.

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

meeting information:

Solicitation Opening

Professional Engineering Services for the Juniata Enlarged Ditch Seepage

Reduction Design (RFP-5784-26-KF)

Date/Time: February 12, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (America/Denver)

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

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