Washington Street 47th to 52nd Safety Improvements

General Statement of Work

The Washington St Improvements is a bond funded project ranging from 47th to 52nd along Washington St. The Project implements operational and safety improvements outlined by the Washington St. Planning Study to reimage the way Washington St. currently operates. The projects consists of significant sewer and storm drainage improvements, full depth reconstruction of the roadway, expansion of the ROW to better align with the safety of pedestrian use, multi-use sidewalks, green infrastructure planting areas, pedestrian lighting along the corridor and new signal infrastructure at 50th. This work also includes some decorative elements and features as part of it’s design. This work will be done alongside the ongoing 51st Logan to Emerson project which crosses Washington at 51st.

This project is part of the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program, which is a 10-year, $260 million general obligation bond program approved by voters in 2021. The program will drive economic recovery by creating thousands of jobs, investing in local businesses, and bringing critical infrastructure and community assets to historically underserved areas of the city. Through four different categories of infrastructure projects, RISE Denver will serve our most vulnerable residents and unhoused neighbors, increase mobility and safety in our neighborhoods and accessibility within city facilities, and preserve Denver’s history and culture through building restorations. More information can be found on the City’s RISE Denver website .

Estimated Construction Cost: Between $26,200,000.00 and $28,100,000.00.

Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting on May 21, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

To access the meeting, please call (720) 388-6219 and enter conference ID: 946 574 637# or join via Microsoft Teams .

Meeting Agenda (PDF, 308KB)

Questions Deadline: June 3, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. local time.

NEW BID OPENING DATE : July 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Bids will be received and accepted via the online electronic bid service, Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing (“ BidNet ”). Prospective bidders must be on the plan holders list on BidNet for bids to be accepted. To access the electronic bid form, download the required documents from BidNet and complete the Unit Item Pricing in the Documents & Items section of the solicitation. All properly uploaded bids will then be opened, witnessed and read aloud. To access the bid opening teleconference, please call 720-388-6219 and enter conference ID: ­­­­554 881 510# or join via Microsoft Teams .

Plans Available May 13, 2025

Digital Download – Solicitation No. 202579574

DBE Goal: 19%

Prequalification: Each bidder must be prequalified in category 1A Heavy Civil at or above the $50,000,000.00 monetary level in accordance with the City’s Rules and Regulations Governing Prequalification of Contractors. Each bidder must have submitted a prequalification application a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the response due date. Applications must be submitted via B2Gnow . To view the Rules and information on how to apply, please visit our website at www.denvergov.org/prequalification .

Contract Administrator: Tricia Ortega, DOTI.Procurement@denvergov.org

Prevailing Wage and Minimum Wage: Contracts for construction, reconstruction, and remodeling are subject to the City prevailing wage rate requirements established pursuant to Section 20-76, D.R.M.C. City contracts are subject to payment of City Minimum Wage established pursuant to Section 20-82 through 20-84 D.R.M.C.

As the City’s best interests may appear, the Executive Director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure reserves the right to waive informalities in, and to reject any or all, submittals.

Publication Dates: May 13, 14, 15, 2025

Published In: The Daily Journal

• Meeting Agenda (PDF, 308KB)