REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB)
Ouray County
CR17 Corbett Creek Crossing Improvements
Project ID: 2026-01
Complete Bid Package & Online Submittal: Copy Link Below
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ouraycountyco/projects/214904
BID DUE DATE
Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 AM local time
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE
Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Corbett Creek Location
BID OPENING LOCATION
Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:30 AM local time
Ouray County Courthouse
541 4th St, Ouray, CO 81427
REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) FOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
INTRODUCTION
Ouray County (Owner) is requesting sealed bids from qualified construction contractors for
the Corbett Creek Crossing Improvements Project, located north of the City of Ouray on
County Road (CR) 17 near Whispering Pines Drive and Highway 550. The scope includes
furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the
construction of a 20'x10' box culvert bridge, including associated site work and erosion
control measures.
The selected contractor must demonstrate experience in bridge construction, compliance
with CDOT and FHWA standards, and ability to meet project timelines and specifications.
The procurement will follow a competitive sealed bid process in accordance with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY
The project aims to mitigate natural hazards by installing a 20'x10' box culvert bridge on CR
17 over Corbett Creek. Per CDOT and FHWA guidelines, a structure with a clear span of 20
feet or more qualifies as a bridge. The new structure will improve flow capacity, reduce
flood risk, and enhance emergency evacuation routes from the City of Ouray when US 550
is closed. It will also provide reliable access for residents and the traveling public.
The bridge will reduce recurring washouts and lower maintenance costs for the County
Road and Bridge Department. Ouray County received a FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM)
Grant in August 2024 to support this project. Upon completion, the County will assume
responsibility for long-term maintenance. The bridge will be subject to biennial inspections
under CDOT’s system bridge inspection program.
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Request for Bids – Publication 11.13.2025
Ouray County
CR17 Corbett Creek Crossing Improvements, Project ID: 2026-01
Ouray County is requesting sealed bids from qualified construction contractors for the
Corbett Creek Crossing Improvements Project, located north of the City of Ouray on
County Road (CR) 17 near Whispering Pines Drive and Highway 550. The scope includes
furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the
construction of a 20'x10' box culvert bridge, including associated site work and erosion
control measures. The selected contractor must demonstrate experience in bridge
construction, compliance with CDOT and FHWA standards, and ability to meet project
timelines and specifications.
Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following
designated websites: https://ouraycountyco.gov/259/Bids-and-Requests-for-Proposals-
RFPs and https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/ouraycountyco/projects/214904
A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, December 2,
2025, at 11:00 AM at the project site at 38°03'17.0"N; 107°41'29.5"W, which is located
about a 0.3 mile north of the intersection of Highway 550 and Whispering Pines on County
Road 17 in Ouray, CO, 81427.
Electronic bids for the construction of the Project must be received by Ouray County, no
later than Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids
received will be publicly opened at the Ouray County Courthouse located at 541 4th St.
Ouray, CO 81427. Bids will be accepted electronically through OpenGov.com bidding only.
No paper or emailed bids will be accepted. No online bid will be opened, read, or
considered if it does not fully comply with the instructions to bidders and document
submission requirements listed on the OpenGov.com portal. For further information,
please contact Ty Barger, Ouray County Road & Bridge Superintendent by email:
tbarger@ourayco.gov, or 970-626-5391.
Ouray County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities, or to
accept the proposal that best serves the interest of the County, and the right to disregard all
nonconforming, non-responsive, or conditional proposals. Awarding of the proposal is not based solely
upon low quotation price, but on overall service, quality, and “best value” to the County in accordance with
the Ouray County Purchasing Manual.
Published: November 13, 2025
Ouray Plaindealer
Posted: Ouray County Courthouse outside Kiosk