Vail Pass Bridge #4 Abutment Repair

OPEN SPACE & TRAILS DEPARTMENT
970 668 4060 ph | 970 668 4225 f 0037 Peak One Dr. | PO Box 5660
summitcountyco.gov Frisco, Colorado 80443
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
for
Vail Pass Bridge #4 Abutment Repair
Posted: 9/4/2026
Proposals Due:
September 30, 2026 by 5:00pm MDT
Overview
Summit County Government ("County") is soliciting bids from a qualified engineer to provide a geotechnical
evaluation and engineered designs related to the replacement and stabilization of bridge abutments and substructure
for a pedestrian bridge. Bridge #4 currently has a Bridge Condition Classification of "Poor" due to the abutments
being out of plumb. More information can be found in 'Attachment A - Bridge #4 Assessment' and 'Attachment E-
As Constructed Plans'.
Bridge #4 is located approximately 2 miles up the Recpath from Copper Mountain Resort and approximately 2.1
miles down from the Vail Pass parking lot.
Bridge #4 is located on US National Forest lands, in a CDOT right-of-way, and is managed by the Summit County
Open Space and Trails Department. See 'Attachment D - Map' for more information.
Bridge #4 can be accessed via a Recpath access point on Copper Road within Copper Mountain Resort. Access from
the Vail Pass parking lot/rest stop is not permissible due to a constricted tunnel making it impassible for trucks and
larger vehicles.
A pre-proposal meeting will be held at Bridge #4 on September 15, 2026 at 1:00PM MDT. Interested parties should
meet at the West Copper Lot to carpool up the Recpath to the bridge location. Contact Adam Willett,
adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov, for directions or reference 'Attachment D - Map'.
Copies of the request are available at https://summitcountyco.gov/how_do_i/apply_for/bid_postings.php or by request
at the County Open Space and Trails Office. Contact Adam Willett, Resource Specialist, for additional project
information at adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov or 970-668-4061.
Scope of Services
Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform the scope of work described
within 'Attachment B - Scope of Work'.
Designs should consider and incorporate all relevant standards and guidelines including, but not limited to, Summit
County Road and Bridge Standards (Attachment C- Standards) and American Associate of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design guidelines for bicycle facilities. Engineering design work shall be
completed by a Professional Engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.
Date and time of service
Service will be performed on an ongoing daily basis beginning approximately October 19, 2026 and ending in April
of 2027. Service will be performed based on the contractor's written proposal and to be agreed upon prior to contract.
Potential schedule should be included in contractor's written proposal.

Indemnification and Insurance
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the County from and against all claims, damages, losses, and expenses
arising out of or resulting from acts or omissions of the Contractor, Contractor's sub-contractors or otherwise arising
out of the performance of services by Contractor. No later than seven (7) days following the execution of an Independent
Contractor Agreement between the County and Contractor, the Contractor shall provide the County with certificates of
insurance evidencing the types and amounts of insurance specified below:
a. Worker's Compensation and Employer's Liability:
i. Worker's Compensation must be maintained with the statutory limits.
ii. Employer's liability is required for minimum limits of:
$1,000,000 Each Accident
$500,000 Disease Policy
$1,000,000 Disease Each Employee
b. Commercial General Liability:
i. $1,000,000 Each Occurrence
ii. $2,000,000 General Aggregate
iii. $2,000,000 Products Completed Operations Aggregate
c. Automobile Liability: Contractor will maintain business auto liability coverage covering liability
arising out of any auto (including owned, hired and non-owned autos) used in the performance of
services under this Agreement.
i. $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Each Accident
Insurance coverage shall not be reduced below the limits described above or cancelled without the County's written
approval of such reduction or cancellation. Certificates of such insurance, of agents and subcontractors, shall be
provided to the County upon request. With regard to all insurance, such insurance shall:
* Be primary insurance to the full limits of liability herein before stated and, should County have other valid
insurance, County insurance shall be excess insurance only; and
* Not cancelled without thirty (30) days prior written notice to the County.
Proposal Format
Costs for performing services outlined in this request for proposals shall be clearly stated to allow the County to
effectively evaluate each proposal. Potential daily schedule of services should also be included.
Refinements and Improvements
Applicants should feel free during the proposal submission process to provide any suggestions or comments that might
be advantageous for the County to consider in terms of any efficiencies, issues or processes. The County is not
committed to any single scenario, but efficiency of resources and minimizing impacts are critical in completing this
work.
The following pages contain the RFP instructions and owner's requirements.
Part I - ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
A. Issuing Officer
This Request for Proposals ("RFP") is issued by Summit County Open Space and Trails. For questions, please contact
Adam Willett, Resource Specialist at adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov or 970-668-4061.
B. Purpose

This RFP provides prospective contractors with sufficient information to prepare and submit proposals for
consideration by the County. To be considered responsive, each proposal must provide for completion of the tasks
outlined in the RFP.
C. Scope
This RFP contains the instructions governing the proposals to be submitted and the materials to be included therein.
These are mandatory requirements that must be met to be eligible for consideration.
D. Scheduling
Proposals must be submitted via email to adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov in the Open Space and Trails
Department no later than 5:00pm MDT on WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2026. The proposal should outline
the schedule for commencement of service.
E. Inquiries and Questions
Prospective applicants are welcome to make inquiries and submit written questions via email concerning the RFP to
obtain clarification of the any requirements or schedule a site visit to the properties. Direct all inquiries to:
Adam Willett, Resource Specialist
Open Space and Trails Department
970-668-4061
adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov
Time Schedule:
Friday, September 4, 2026 Request for Proposals publicly advertised and posted on County website
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 site visit and pre-bid meeting at 1:00 p.m. MDT
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Deadline for all written questions
Friday, September 25, 2026 All Questions, Comments and Responses to Questions posted by the County at Bids
and Proposals on www.SummitCountyCO.gov
Wednesday September 30, 2026 Proposals must be submitted via email to
adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. MDT
Thursday, October 1, 2026 Official Opening of Proposals at 9:30 a.m. MS Teams Meeting Join Here
Meeting ID: 272 470 796 441 261
Passcode: Vp2ov7th
Monday, October 5, 2026 Interview with short-listed Proposers if necessary (week of)
Monday, October 5, 2026 Contract negotiations (week of)
Friday, October 9, 2026 Notice of Award and send Unsuccessful Bidder letter (email) to all proposers
F. Instructions for Submission of Proposals
It is imperative, when submitting a proposal, that the outside of the submission email be addressed as follows and with
appropriate text in the email subject line and text in the top few lines of the body of the email:

Email Address:
adam.willett@summitcountyco.gov
Subject Line Text:
<Vendor's Name> - Proposal for: Vail Pass Bridge #4 Abutment Repair
Body Text:
ATTN: Adam Willett, Resource Specialist
Summit County Open Space and Trails
Proposal for: Bridge #4 geotechnical evaluation and engineered designs
1. Contractor's company name
2. Contact name and phone number
G. Late Proposals
It is the responsibility of each vendor submitting a proposal to ensure that emailed proposals arrive to the Open Space
and Trails Department by 5:00 PM MDT on Wednesday September 30, 2026.
H. Proprietary Information
Any restrictions on the use of data contained within a proposal must be clearly stated in the proposal itself.
I. Response Material Ownership
All materials submitted regarding this RFP become the property of the County and will only be returned at the County's
option.
J. Incurring Costs
The County is not liable for any costs incurred by those who have submitted proposals prior to issuance of a signed
contract.
K. Acceptance of Proposal Content
The contents from the selected contractor's proposal will become contractual obligations if a subsequent agreement is
reached. Failure of the successful contractor to accept these obligations may result in cancellation of the award and
such contractor may be removed from future solicitations.
L. Acceptance Time
The County intends to make a proposal selection within 20 business days after the closing date for receipt of proposals.
M. Budget
Costs for performing services must be included in the proposals and should be clearly stated to allow the County to
effectively evaluate each proposal.
PART II - PROPOSAL CONTENT
The proposal submitted must clearly address the requirements outlined in the RFP. Any concerns that the contactor
may have about meeting these requirements shall be specifically identified in the proposal.
Scope of Work
Provide an outline of the contractor's understanding of the project. Summarize the basic approach to providing the
services, and any recommendations on improving efficiencies in the process.
Qualifications
Contractor shall furnish a summary of experience on similar projects and be prepared to provide examples. Include a

brief description of past and current projects. Each summary shall include a brief project description and name, address
and phone number of a local contact person involved in the project. The statement of qualifications should also provide
a summary of contractor's ability to successfully complete the requirements of this RFP. The statement of qualification
shall be brief but shall include at a minimum the following:
1. Description of similar projects
2. Capabilities (including equipment) and staff
PART III - PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION
The County intends to engage the most qualified contractor available for this assignment while minimizing the costs
to the County. Responsiveness to the RFP will be a principal basis for evaluation. Proposals shall provide a
straightforward and concise presentation adequate to satisfy the requirements of the RFP. The proposal should clearly
express the contractor's understanding of the County's specific requirements, indicating the contractor's qualifications
to conduct this service in a thorough and efficient manner.
Failure to disclose a conflict of interest is a misdemeanor criminal offense under Colorado Law. Such conflict may
arise if any public official exercises any substantial discretionary function in connection with a government contract,
purchase, payment or other pecuniary transaction without necessary disclosures as defined by Colorado Revised
Statutes (C.R.S.) Section 18-8-308 as amended.
Selection Process.
1. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to consider alternatives, to waive irregularities
and to re-solicit proposals.
2. The County reserves the right to conduct such investigations of, and discussions with, those who have submitted
proposals ("Proponents") or other entities as it deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any proposal or to
secure maximum clarification and completeness of any proposal.
3. All proposals submitted must be valid for a minimum period of ninety (90) days after the date of the proposal
opening. Each Proponent must submit with the proposal a list of all subcontractors, independent contractors or
sub-consultants employed or proposed to be employed by the Proponent in the performance of the contract.
4. Selection of a contractor will be made at the sole discretion of the County. The County may consider the
following criteria when evaluating proposals that includes but is not limited to:
a. Cost;
b. The reputation, experience and efficiency of the Proponent;
c. The ability of the Proponent to perform the contract or provide the goods and services within the time
specified;
d. The comparative quality of the goods and services bid;
e. The Proponent's performance under previous contracts with Summit County;
f. The number and scope of conditions attached to the proposal;
g. The Proponent's interest in the project, as well as their understanding of the project scope and the specific
requirements of Summit County; and
h. The application of all of the above criteria to any sub-consultants, subcontractors or products to be utilized
by the Proponent.
Contract negotiations will take place with the most qualified contractor. The County reserves the right to incorporate
specific contract provisions into the Proponent's standard contract if the County's standard contract cannot be used.
Such provisions include but are not limited to insurance and indemnification provisions and governmental immunity
provisions. If a contract cannot be negotiated, the negotiations will be terminated in writing and negotiations will
begin with the next most qualified contractor.

Attachment A- Bridge # 4 Assessment
Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Inventory Report
Bridge Number: 4 Team Leader/Inspector: Alex Zlatkin
Inspection Type: Initial/Routine Team Members: James Clark
Inspection Date: 10/16/2025 Company: Stantec
The following coding is in an abreviated format
and is in accordance with the Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory (SNBI), March 2022, Errata 1 March 2024
SECTION 1: BRIDGE IDENTIFICATION SECTION 4: FEATURES
LOCATION FEATURE IDENTIFICATION
Latitude 39.505821 Feature Type P01
Longitude -106.197828 Feature Location C
RecPath Segment/Location Vail Pass Feature Name Tenmile/Vail Rec Path
Feature Type W01
Feature Location B
SECTION 2: BRIDGE MATERIAL AND TYPE Feature Name West Tenmile Creek
BRIDGE MATERIAL AND TYPE
Span Configuration Designation M01 SECTION 4: LOAD POSTING
Number of Spans 1
Number of Beam Lines 2 LOAD POSTING STATUS
Span Material T03 Load Posting Status PO
Span Type GX Posting Value N/A
Deck Material and Type T03
Wearing Surface FX
SECTION 5: BRIDGE CONDITION
SUBSTRUCTURE MATERIAL AND TYPE COMPONENT CONDITION RATINGS
Substructure Configuration Designation A01 Deck Condition Rating 9
Number of Substructure Units 2 Superstructure Condition Rating 9
Substructure Material C01 Substructure Condition Rating 3
Substructure Type A02 Culvert Condition Rating N/A
Foundation Type U Bridge Railings Condition Rating 9
Bridge Bearings Condition Rating 3
Bridge Joints Condition Rating N/A
SECTION 3: BRIDGE GEOMETRY Channel Condition Rating 7
NBIS Bridge Length 35.0 Channel Protection Condition Rating N/A
Total Bridge Length 39.3 Scour Condition Rating 9
Maximum Span Length 36.5 Bridge Condition Classification Poor
Minimum Span Length 36.5 Lowest Condition Rating Code 3
Bridge Width Out-to-Out 13.4
Bridge Width Curb-to-Curb 12.0 APPRAISAL
Approach Roadway Width 12.0 Approach Roadway Alignment Fair
Skew 0 Overtopping Likelihood 1
Calculated Deck Area 526.6
SECTION 5: INSPECTION SCHEDULE
Recommended Inspection Interval 5 years*
*Monitoring Maintenance Recommendation in Place.
Team Leader: Alex Zlatkin
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SUMMIT COUNTY TRAILS OPEN SPACE, COLORADO
Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Inventory Report
Bridge Number: 4 Team Leader/Inspector: Alex Zlatkin
Inspection Type: Initial/Routine Team Members: James Clark
Inspection Date: 10/16/2025 Company: Stantec
Time: 10:20 AM Temperature: 45 degrees Weather: Clear
Element Condition Comments
Deck:
Wearing surface: Fiberglass reinforced plastic planks.
No significant defects.
Timber curbs.
Check penetrating 5 to 50% of curb thickness in west end of south curb.
Timber deck.
No significant defects.
Superstructure:
Timber girders.
Girder A is bearing on edge of west abutment.
Bearings.
Northwest bearing not attached to abutment on outside and has a sheared anchor bolt.
All bearings are out of plum to various degrees due to leaning abutments.
Substructure:
Concrete abutments.
West abutment is out of plum measuring 5.5 inches horizontally over 2 feet vertically.
Timber backwall is broken resulting in loss of fill contributing to 2 inches of settlement of approach roadway (repaired with leveling
asphalt).
East abutment is out of plum measuring 3.5 inches horizontally over 3.5 feet vertically.
Channel:
Channel: Flow direction at Abutment 2. Rocky bed. Vegetated banks.
Channel Protection: None.
Scour: None.
Bridge & Approach Rails:
Bridge Rails: Nonstandard timber rail.
Transitions: None.
Approach Rails: Short timber rail at all (4) corners not connected to bridge rail.
End Treatments: None.
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SUMMIT COUNTY TRAILS OPEN SPACE, COLORADO
Pedestrian Bridge Inspection and Inventory Report
Bridge Number: 4 Team Leader/Inspector: Alex Zlatkin
Inspection Type: Initial/Routine Team Members: James Clark
Inspection Date: 10/16/2025 Company: Stantec
Element Condition Comments Continued
General Comments:
Recpath Alignment: Moderate horizontal curves at both approaches. Both approaches settled up to 2 inches, repaired with leveling
asphalt.
Posting: None.
Maintenance/Repair Recommendations
1 Category: Rehabilitate Priority: Target Year:
Bring both abutments back to vertical position. Replace lost fill behind them. High/Urgent 2026
2 Category: Rehabilitate Priority: Target Year:
Reset bearings after abutment repairs have been completed. High/Urgent 2026
3 Category: Safety Priority: Target Year:
Monitor structure until repairs to the substructure have been completed. Monitor 2026
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A1 A2
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LOW CHORD
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2.0
3.0
WTR LVL
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5.0
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0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0
A1 A2
0.0 8.8 17.5 26.3 35.0 W.L.
2025 1.8 2.4 3.2 4.7 3.1 3.7
STRUCTURE NUMBER: 4 PERFORMED BY: JMC
INSPECTION DATE: 10/16/2025 MEASURED TO: UNDERSIDE OF GIRDER B
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Structure ID: 4
Inspection Date: 10/16/2025
Photo 1 - Roadway looking east
Photo 2 - Roadway looking west
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