Lawson Hill Connector Trail Project

San Miguel County (“County”) is issuing this request for proposals from qualified individuals to provide for the construction of the “Lawson Hill Connector Trail” as a Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded project.

The successful bidder must complete all work within a proposed time frame, with minimal interruptions to daily operations. Qualified firms or individuals are invited to submit proposals by September 9, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time.

San Miguel County serves approximately 8,000 citizens and encompasses 1,288 square miles of diverse landscapes ranging from the rugged mountain resort communities of Telluride and Mountain Village to the ranching communities of the County’s west end, Norwood and Egnar.

The County has been working through partnerships with the Town of Mountain Village and Lawson Hill Property Owners Association to develop, and obtain grant funding for an extension of a multi-use path at the entrance to the Lawson Hill Subdivision at its intersection with Colorado State Highway 145.

The proposed multi-use path will connect the County-owned Park & Ride lot to the CDOT/County existing SH-145 underpass to the Town of Telluride. The total length is approximately 0.18 miles. This connector path is one of the missing orphan trail segments that will help to complete the intended alignment of the SH 145 Down Valley Connector Trail.

The County and partners were able to obtain a CDOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant to fund the project. Since receiving grant funding, the County has completed the design phase of the project. Pursuant to procurement rules and policies for San Miguel County and CDOT, this construction phase of the project is being competitively bid.

With that, the County is soliciting a qualified construction firm to complete construction of the project.

This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines the project and activities must follow CDOT Specifications and Standards. Plans identify requirements throughout the general and other notes developed by the Project Engineer.

The installation will follow engineering plans and best construction methods practices while conducting each phase of work. Phases of the project are expected to include the following steps, and many of these steps are expected to occur concurrently through the project):

1. Mobilization
2. Construction Surveying and Control
3. Erosion Control
4. Site Preparation, Clearing and Grubbing
5. Excavation and sub-grade preparation
6. Wall Construction
7. Shared use Path subgrade prep and concrete placement
8. Curb and Gutter installation
9. HMA Patching
10. Signage and Striping
11. Soil Amendment, Seeding, Mulching
12. Final Project Clean Up

The proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, September 9th at 4:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time. Late proposals will not be accepted. It is the Consultant’s responsibility to see that the Proposal is received at the proper time. The County is not responsible for delayed deliveries due to connectivity problems. The time the proposal is logged as received in the County’s email system shall determine the official time received.

Please submit an electronic copy of the proposal to Jarrod Biggs to the email For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. with subject heading:

“RFP for Design of the Lawson Hill Trail Project (#26003 )”

The schedule for this solicitation is as follows:

Milestone Proposed Dates

RFP Issued Aug 12, 2026

Prebid Conference Aug 25, 2026

Question Deadline Aug 27, 2026

Addendum Response Deadline Sept 1, 2026

Proposals Due Sept 9, 2026

Bid Opening Sept 11, 2026

Notification of Selection (Tentative) Sept 29, 2026

Contract (Tentative) Oct 28,2026

Estimated Project Kickoff TBD

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the County.

Inquiries or questions on the contents and requirements of the RFP will be accepted in written electronic form only. Inquiries can be emailed to Jarrod Biggs at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. with the following subject line:

“Lawson Hill Trail Project (26003) RFP Questions”

The deadline for inquiries is August 27, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time, after which no further inquiries will be addressed.

Substantive requests for information received may be responded to in writing by the County in the form of an addendum to this RFP which will be posted on the County website and sent to all who have submitted questions on the RFP.

Proposals must include clear descriptions of the contractor’s capabilities to perform the requirements of the RFP, including the following:

1. Transmittal Letter. This short letter should outline the Contractor’s ability to provide for the scope of services and plans for the project.

2. Exceptions. Please include a statement regarding exceptions. If no exceptions are included, the County expects the Consultant will be able to sign the County’s contract and provide the required insurance and indemnification.

3. Acknowledgment of Specifications and Fee Estimate. Proposals must include an acknowledgment of the project specifications and a fee estimate for the total project cost as identified in the bid schedule.

4. Signatory Requirements. The Transmittal Letter must be signed by the contractor’s representative who is empowered with signatory authority for the company. The form may be accompanied by a Corporate Resolution.”

5. Insurance. San Miguel County and Colorado Department of Transportation are to be named as an additional insured in contractor liability coverage as well as other performance and payment bond requirements of the project.

The following section provides a description of the project funding and requirements. All documentation of pay rates and practices prescribed by the Davis Bacon and Related Acts must be followed and are the responsibility of the Contractor as part of this project.

• Source of Funding:

A majority of this project is funded through the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The inclusion of this funding requires all project aspects to comply with grant requirements including Buy America (BA), Build America, Buy American (BABA) Act, and the Davis Bacon Act. To comply with grant requirements and San Miguel Policy, all purchase orders and payments will be issued by San Miguel County as the grant fiscal agent.

• Davis-Bacon Act: 40 USC 3142

This project is subject to the requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act and as such, the contract will require the selected vendor to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate specified within the Determination. All payrolls will need to be entered into LCPTracker for verification.

• Domestic preference for products

As this is a federally grant funded project, and where optional (outside of BA and BABA) the preference is for the purchase and use of products which are produced in the United States.

• Sales and Use Tax:

San Miguel County is eligible for the State of Colorado and local sales and use tax exemptions. Bidders should not include State of Colorado and/or local sales and use tax in submitted bids.

The contractor shall review, follow, and execute all necessary aspects of this agreement including:

• Instructions to Bidders
• Standard Special Provisions (SSP) and Project Special Provisions (PSP)
• Bid Form
• Schedule
• Agreement
• Notice of Award
• Notice to Proceed
• Performance and Payment Bonding
• Substantial Completion
• Final Acceptance
• Release of Surety

Upon award, this contract will define the project, the term and services to be performed. This is a legally-binding document between the contractor and San Miguel County.

San Miguel County reserves the right to reject any bids, to change, add, or amend the specifications; to waive any informality or irregularity; and to accept the proposal that, in its judgment, best serves the interest of each entity.

San Miguel County will not be responsible for any costs incurred by prospective vendors in the preparation and presentation of proposals. The submission of a proposal does not in any way commit San Miguel County to enter into an agreement with the submitting entity.

RFP packages may be obtained by accessing the details on the San Miguel County website https://www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/Bids.aspx or contacting Jarrod Biggs, Deputy County Manager at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address..

Disqualification: The County reserves the right to disqualify Bids, before or after opening, upon evidence of collusion with the intent to defraud or other illegal practices upon the part of the Bidder.

Award of Contract: San Miguel County as the project sponsor and grant fiscal agent shall award a contract to the Bidder whose proposal is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

Please contact for any questions:

Jarrod Biggs, Deputy County Manager
San Miguel County
333 West Colorado Avenue, 3rd Floor
Telluride, CO 81435
Office phone: 970-369-5427
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