Water Underground Infrastructure Projects

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

&

SPECIFICATIONS

for

Water Underground infrastructure projects

in the

OF

February 18, 2026

Erik Sagel

Water Distribution Superintendent

P.O. 100

FORT

(970) 542-3911

The City of Fort Morgan is accepting sealed Bids for 2026 Water Underground Infrastructure Projects until 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on March 18, 2026 at City Hall located at 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701. If mailed, the address is PO Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If hand delivered, the address is 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If emailed, the address is cfm.bids@cityoffortmorgan.com .

Project Summary and Bid Document Information: This project generally consists of 3 separate projects A-C involving replacement from ductile iron/sandcast to PVC.

A copy of the Bid and associated documentation may be obtained as follows:

1. The City website at www.cityoffortmorgan.com

2. City Hall located at , Morgan

Pre-Bid Meeting: A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Planning & Zoning/Building Department located at 110 Sherman Street, Fort Morgan. All prospective Bidders must attend this pre-bid meeting in order for the City to accept their Bid.

Questions: All questions regarding this bid should go to Erik Sagel, Water Distribution Superintendent at (970) 542-3911. Questions must be in writing and can be e-mailed to erik.sagel@cityoffortmorgan.com. The cut-off date and time for questions is March 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidders to contact Erik Sagel to verify receipt of questions. Based upon such inquiry, the City may choose to issue an Addendum.

Opening Date: The opening will not be a public bid opening as it will be subject to staff review of costs, schedule, options, qualifications, possible short list and/or interviews.

I. SCOPE OF WORK

The work primarily consists of:

1. Project A – State Street Water Main Replacement: Construction of approximately 2,000-feet of 6-inch diameter C900 PVC waterline along State Street between East Railroad Avenue and East Platte Avenue. The project also includes pavement removal, traffic control, hydrant connection installing valves, fittings, service connection materials and miscellaneous appurtenances.

a. Contractor shall provide 6-8 inches of rotomilling of the existing pavement at a maximum width of 8-feet and millings to be reused as the temporary road patch upon completion of the water system installation. Final roadway paving will be provided under a separate contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for excavation and installation of water mains, valves, valve boxes, tees, crosses, fire hydrant replacement and connection, couplings and applicable appurtenances.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable traffic control, per MUTCD standards.

d. The existing 6” water main to be replaced shall be removed and disposed.

e. Contractor will be responsible for locating and excavating around existing utilities and services located in the roadway.

f. Because of the sensitive location of the project, the contractor must have installation completed by April 30th, 2026.

g. The City will tap and reconnect all domestic services within the project.

h. It is anticipated that multiple ¾” to 2” services may require the Contractor to excavate from main to meter pit to install new service and backfill. Will entertain other means of installation including directional boring, line pulling, etc.

i. Large meter pit installations for services 1.5” and larger shall include block foundation around the meter setter piping, plastic sheeting to prevent dirt infiltration, 48”-60” diameter concrete rings and concrete lid with 24” manhole opening set to surrounding grade. For existing pits to be rebuilt, existing pits shall be removed prior to new installation and pit sections can be reused if deemed acceptable by City Representative.

j. Fire hydrant replacement shall include the installation of tee, 6” valve, 6” fire lateral ductile iron piping, tracer wire, fittings, corrosion protection, thrust protection and other necessary appurtenances.

k. Fire hydrant connections shall include connection to existing 6” valve, 6” fire pipe lateral, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection and other appurtenances from the tee including corrosion protection.

l. All fittings and connections to the main including valves, tees, couplings and other cast appurtenances shall include corrosion protection including plastic wrapping and/or waterproof coatings on bolts utilized.

m. All piping shall be fitted with solid core copper locating wire with access points for connection located in tracing wire access boxes, meter pits and/or fire hydrants. Excluding meter pits all tracer wire access points will be installed within a special wire access box.

n. Temporary water shall be provided to residential homes and businesses during construction as needed. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected properties, and proposed notification procedures for shutdowns, conversions to/from temporary water, and emergencies must be included as part of this submittal.

o. For unforeseen water services encountered, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately.

p. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection must be included as part of this submittal.

2. Project B – Gateway Avenue Water Main Replacement: Construction of approximately 2,850-feet of 8-inch diameter C900 PVC waterline along Gateway Avenue between South Sherman Street and Cotton Street. The project also includes pavement removal, hydrant connection and replacement, installing valves, fittings, service connection materials and miscellaneous appurtenances.

a. Contractor shall provide 4-6 inches of rotomilling of the existing pavement at a maximum width of 8-feet and millings to be reused as the temporary road patch upon completion of the water system installation. Final roadway paving will be provided under a separate contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for excavation and installation of water mains, valves, valve boxes, tees, crosses, a fire hydrant connection, couplings and applicable appurtenances.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable traffic control, per MUTCD standards.

d. The existing 6” & 8” water main to be replaced shall be removed and disposed.

e. Contractor will be responsible for locating and excavating around existing utilities and services located in the roadway.

f. The City will tap and reconnect all ¾” services within the project.

g. It is anticipated that multiple ¾” service may require full replacement from water main to meter pit which will require either full trenching or line pulling by the Contractor. Prospective bidders should include cost of both or their preferred method in the provided line item.

h. Fire hydrant replacement shall include the installation of tee, 6” valve, 6” fire lateral ductile iron piping, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection, corrosion protection and other necessary appurtenances.

i. Fire hydrant connections shall include connection to existing 6” valve, 6” fire pipe lateral, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection and other appurtenances from the tee including corrosion protection.

j. All fittings and connections to the main including valves, tees, couplings and other cast appurtenances shall include corrosion protection including plastic wrapping and waterproof coatings on bolts utilized.

k. All piping shall be fitted with solid core copper locating wire with access points for connection located in tracing wire access boxes, meter pits and/or fire hydrants. Excluding meter pits all tracer wire access points will be installed within a special wire access box.

l. Temporary water shall be provided to residential homes during construction as needed. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected properties, and proposed notification procedures for shut downs, conversions to/from temporary water, and emergencies must be included as part of this submittal.

m. For unforeseen water services encountered, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately.

n. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection must be included as part of this submittal.

3. Project C – Southridge Road Water Main Replacement: Construction of approximately 2,120-feet of 8-inch diameter C900 PVC waterline along Southridge Road between South Main Street and South Sherman Street. The project also includes pavement removal and replacement, traffic control, hydrant connection installing valves, fittings, service connection materials and miscellaneous appurtenances.

a. Contractor shall provide 4-6 inches of rotomilling of the existing pavement at a maximum width of 8-feet and millings to be reused as the temporary road patch upon completion of the water system installation. Final roadway paving will be provided under a separate contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for excavation and installation of water mains, valves, valve boxes, tees, crosses, a fire hydrant connection, couplings and applicable appurtenances.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable traffic control, per MUTCD standards.

d. The existing 6” water main to be replaced shall be removed and disposed.

e. Contractor will be responsible for locating and excavating around existing utilities and services located in the roadway and utility easement corridor.

f. The City will tap and reconnect all ¾” services within the project.

g. One 2” service will require replacement from the main to the meter pit requiring excavating, removal of old piping 3”-4” ductile iron and backfill.

h. It is anticipated that multiple ¾” service may require full replacement from water main to meter pit which will require either full trenching or line pulling by the Contractor. Prospective bidders should include cost of both or their preferred method in the provided line item.

i. Large meter pit installations for services 1.5” and larger shall include block foundation around the meter setter piping, plastic sheeting to prevent dirt infiltration, 48”-60” diameter concrete rings and concrete lid with 24” manhole opening set to surrounding grade. For existing pits to be rebuilt, existing pits shall be removed prior to new installation and if pit sections can be reused if deemed acceptable by City Representative.

j. Fire hydrant replacement shall include the installation of tee, 6” valve, 6” fire lateral ductile iron piping, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection corrosion protection and other necessary appurtenances.

k. Fire hydrant connections shall include connection to existing 6” valve, 6” fire pipe lateral, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection and other appurtenances from the tee including corrosion protection.

l. All fittings and connections to the main including valves, tees, couplings and other cast appurtenances shall include corrosion protection including plastic wrapping and waterproof coatings on bolts utilized.

m. All piping shall be fitted with solid core copper locating wire with access points for connection located in tracing wire access boxes, meter pits and/or fire hydrants. Excluding meter pits all tracer wire access points will be installed within a special wire access box.

n. Temporary water shall be provided to residential homes and commercial properties during construction as needed. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected properties, and proposed notification procedures for shut downs, conversions to/from temporary water, and emergencies must be included as part of this submittal.

o. For unforeseen water services encountered, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately.

p. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection must be included as part of this submittal.

4. Project D – Prospect Avenue Water Main Replacement: Construction of approximately 2,650-feet of 6-inch diameter C900 PVC waterline along Prospect Street between East Riverview Avenue and East Platte Avenue. The project also includes pavement removal and replacement, hydrant connection and replacement, installing valves, fittings, service connection materials and miscellaneous appurtenances.

a. Contractor shall provide 4-6 inches of rotomilling of the existing pavement at a maximum width of 8-feet and millings to be reused as the temporary road patch upon completion of the water system installation. Final roadway paving will be provided under a separate contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for excavation and installation of water mains, valves, valve boxes, tees, crosses, fire hydrant replacement and connection, couplings and applicable appurtenances.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable traffic control, per MUTCD standards.

d. The existing 6” water main to be replaced shall be removed and disposed.

e. Contractor will be responsible for locating and excavating around existing utilities and services located in the roadway.

f. The City will tap and reconnect all services within the project.

g. It is anticipated that multiple ¾” services may require the Contractor to excavation from main to meter pit to install new service and backfill. Will entertain other means of installation including directional boring, line pulling, etc.

h. Fire hydrant replacement shall include the installation of tee, 6” valve, 6” fire lateral ductile iron piping, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection corrosion protection and other necessary appurtenances.

i. Fire hydrant connections shall include connection to existing 6” valve, 6” fire pipe lateral, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection and other appurtenances from the tee including corrosion protection.

j. All fittings and connections to the main including valves, tees, couplings and other cast appurtenances shall include corrosion protection including plastic wrapping and waterproof coatings on bolts utilized.

k. All piping shall be fitted with solid core copper locating wire with access points for connection located in tracing wire access boxes, meter pits and/or fire hydrants. Excluding meter pits all tracer wire access points will be installed within a special wire access box.

l. Temporary water shall be provided to residential homes and businesses during construction as needed. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected properties, and proposed notification procedures for shutdowns, conversions to/from temporary water, and emergencies must be included as part of this submittal.

m. For unforeseen water services encountered, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately.

n. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection must be included as part of this submittal.

5. Project E – Fremont Avenue Water Main Replacement: Construction of approximately 1,280-feet of 6-inch diameter C900 PVC waterline along Fremont Avenue between Sherman Street and Linda Street. The project also includes pavement removal and replacement, hydrant connection and replacement, installing valves, fittings, service connection materials and miscellaneous appurtenances.

a. Contractor shall provide 4-6 inches of rotomilling of the existing pavement at a maximum width of 8-feet and millings to be reused as the temporary road patch upon completion of the water system installation. Final roadway paving will be provided under a separate contract.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for excavation and installation of water mains, valves, valve boxes, tees, crosses, fire hydrant replacement and connection, couplings and applicable appurtenances.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all applicable traffic control, per MUTCD standards.

d. The existing 6” water main to be replaced shall be removed and disposed.

e. Contractor will be responsible for locating and excavating around existing utilities and services located in the roadway.

f. The City will tap and reconnect all services within the project.

g. Fire hydrant connections shall include connection to existing 6” valve, 6” fire pipe lateral, tracer wire, fittings, thrust protection and other appurtenances from the tee including corrosion protection.

h. All fittings and connections to the main including valves, tees, couplings and other cast appurtenances shall include corrosion protection including plastic wrapping and waterproof coatings on bolts utilized.

i. All piping shall be fitted with solid core copper locating wire with access points for connection located in tracing wire access boxes, meter pits and/or fire hydrants. Excluding meter pits all tracer wire access points will be installed within a special wire access box.

j. Temporary water shall be provided to residential homes and businesses during construction as needed. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected properties, and proposed notification procedures for shutdowns, conversions to/from temporary water, and emergencies must be included as part of this submittal.

k. For unforeseen water services encountered, the Contractor shall notify the City Representative immediately.

l. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection must be included as part of this submittal.

II. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Authorized Representative. All Bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to bind the company to the contractual agreement.

2. Withdrawal. Bid(s) may be withdrawn up to the date and time set for closing upon written, faxed or e-mailed notice to the City. Negligence upon part of the Bidder in preparing their Bid(s) shall not constitute a right to withdraw a Bid(s) subsequent to the Bid opening. A conditional or unqualified Bid may be cause for rejection.

3. Acceptance of Bid. Only Bids properly received will be accepted. Any Bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered.

4. Conflict of Interest and Good Faith: Respondents must declare among their team any business entity or individual who is associated with, or is in any way likely, to create a conflict of interest, a perception of conflict of interest or whether there are any circumstances whereby any member of Council or any officer or employee of the City would gain any pecuniary interest, direct or indirect.

Failure to comply with this provision may result in disqualification of your Bid from the RFB process or, if the City becomes aware of breach of this provision after the detailed Bid has been requested, disqualification from the further processes.

5. Investigation of Qualifications. The City may make such investigations as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the City all such information and data for this purpose as the City may request.  The City reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails to satisfy the City that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work contemplated herein.

6. Time for Contract Award. Should there be any reason why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the City and the Bidders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to obligate the City to award a Contract to any Bidder should the City determine that it is in its best interest to do otherwise.

7. Permits: The Contractor is required to obtain all necessary City of Fort Morgan permits. All fees will be waived.

8. Worker Without Authorization- Public Contracts for Services: The awarded Contractor will be required to comply with the provisions of C.R.S. 8-17.5-101, et. seq. A Worker Without Authorization Addendum (the “Addendum”) is made to the Agreement by and between the City of Fort Morgan and the Contractor. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with a worker without authorization to perform work under this contract or enter into a contract with a subcontractor that fails to certify to the Contractor that the subcontractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with a worker without authorization to perform work under this contract.

9. There is no Performance and Payment Bond for these projects.

10. Maintenance Bond. The awarded Contractor must provide a two-year, 20% Maintenance Bond or Letter of Credit to cover defective workmanship as required for this project.

11. Confidentiality and Privacy: Information provided to a Respondent by the City or acquired by a Respondent by way of further enquiries or through investigation is confidential. Such information shall not be used or disclosed in any way without the prior written authorization of the City. The Respondent shall not make any statement of fact or opinion regarding any aspect of the RFB and any subsequent proposal to the media or any member of the public without the prior written authorization of the City.

To the extent permitted, the City shall treat all submissions as confidential. However, the Respondent is advised that any information contained in any submission may be released if required by City policy or procedures, by other authorities having jurisdiction, or by law, such as the Colorado Open Records Act.

All Proposals submitted to the City will be kept in confidence with the City administrators for the sole purposes of evaluating and developing the best possible strategic option for the City. Submitted Bids will become the property of the City, none will be returned. The City will have the right to make copies of all Bids for its internal review process and to provide such copies to its staff, legal, technical and financial advisors and representatives. If the application contains any proprietary or trade secret information, said information must be indicated as such.

12. Insurance. The awarded Contractor must provide, maintain and carry, and keep in full forces and effect current Workman’s Compensation Insurance verification and proof of general liability insurance, with a minimum of $1,000,000.00 in coverage, naming the City of Fort Morgan as an additional insured with the executed Bond form for himself and all subcontractors.

THE PRIMARY GENERAL CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION OF WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE REGARDLESS OF THE PRICE FOR SUBCONTRACTORS. Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Performance and Payment Bonds must file with each Bond a certified and effective dated copy of their Power of Attorney.

13. Governing law. All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the Project shall apply to the Contract throughout.

III. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Proposal Package. The following items are part of the proposal for the above noted projects and shall collectively be referred to as the Proposal Package. If any of the following items are not included in the Proposal Package, please contact the City of Fort Morgan Water Department:

A. Bid Package

a. Information to Bidders;

b. Bid Form/Schedule;

c. Experience Record Form; and

d. Water Main Improvements Outline – Attachment A

2. Submittal Requirements. It is not necessary to return the entire Proposal Package for the Bid Opening. Submittal of the following completed forms is required in order for a Bidder’s Proposal to be considered:

A. Executed Bid Form;

B. Completed Experience Record Form;

C. Proposed Schedule/Workplan;

D. Proposed procedures for providing temporary water to all affected business and residents for project; and

E. Proposed procedures for testing (hydrostatic and water quality) and disinfection.

Each Bid, deposits and applicable documentation as requested must be submitted in a sealed envelope separate from mailing envelope or box, if hand delivered or mailed, labeled:

City of Fort Morgan

Bid for 2026 Water Underground Infrastructure Projects

Attention: Erik Sagel

And bear the name of the Bidder and their address.

Mailing/shipping Addresses: If a Bid is to be delivered via private courier, such as FedEx, UPS, etc., it must be sent to 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If a Bid is to be mailed via USPS, it must be sent to P.O. Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If Bid is to be emailed, it is to be sent to cfm.bids@cityoffortmorgan.com . It is not necessary to provide a hard copy of Bid if emailed.

3. Bid Form. All Bids must be made on the required Bid Form. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, printed in ink or typewritten, and the Bid Form must be fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the Bid Form is required.

4. Proposed Schedule/Workplan. Provide tentative timeline with milestone, methodology, expectations from the City (e.g. staff, data, etc.). The projects are expected to be substantially completed no later than October 1, 2026 unless otherwise specified.

5. Project References. Accordingly, Bidder participants, whether general contractor, prime contractor, joint venture contractor or sub-contractor, shall provide documented evidence of having completed projects of a similar nature to the project being bid. Bidder shall be required to submit references of previous projects for which owner to verify references. This experience documentation shall be submitted to be considered for award of the contract for the subject project.

IV. SELECTION PROCESS AND SCHEDULE

1. The City shall be the sole and exclusive judge of quality and compliance with Proposal specifications in any of the matters pertaining to this RFB. The City reserves the right to award the contract in any manner it deems to be in the best interest of the City. All evaluations and award of contracts are without regard to the race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability of the Respondents.

2. All Proposal information will be evaluated according to the criteria listed herein, and the firms selected will be chosen on their apparent ability to best meet the overall expectations of the City of Fort Morgan.

3. By submitting an RFB submission and participating in the process as outlined in this document, Respondents expressly agree that no contract of any kind is formed under or arises from this RFP and that no legal obligations will arise. The City will have no obligation to enter into negotiations or a Contract with a Respondent, even though one or all of the Respondents are determined to be responsible and qualified, and the proposals are determined to be responsive.

4. If the City proceeds to request a more detailed Proposal from Respondents determined to be qualified under the RFB process, the City will have no obligation to award a Contract where:

a. One submission is received; or

b. In the judgment of the City, the interests of the City would best be served by not entering into a Contract.

5. The City of Fort Morgan reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any or all proposals. The City reserves the right to cancel or modify this solicitation at any time. Interested parties are advised to monitor the website for any updated information released after initial distribution of this RFP.

V. SPECIFICATIONS

1. The current manufacturer’s Standard Specifications for project applicable products, supplies and installation requirements are made a part of these specifications. In case of conflict, documents will have the following priorities:

(1) Manufacturer Specifications, (2) General Conditions, (3) Local codes and regulations.

2. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, the CDOT M&S Standards, latest editions, are made a part of these specifications. In case of conflict, documents will have the following priorities:

(1) Project Specifications and/or Codes, (2) General Conditions, (3) Plans, (4) AWWA, (5) CDOT Specifications and Standards.

3. The Contractor shall barricade, or employ other acceptable means, to keep the work area safe and secure.

4. Intersections and driveways shall be closed only for a minimum amount of time. Prior to initiation of construction, the Contractor shall coordinate driveway closures with property owners with final approval by each City Project Representative. This notification can be verbal or in writing.

5. At the completion of each workday, the Contractor shall clean up all construction materials and leave the construction site in a condition approved by the City Project Representative.

6. Waste material, which is deemed not reusable by the City Project Representative, shall be legally disposed of by the Contractor at his expense.

7. The Contractor shall provide adequate traffic control such that traffic shall be directed through the project with signs, barricades, flag persons or pilot cars when required, or as necessary for the protection of the work and the safety of the public. All traffic control shall be in conformance with the MUTCD, 2009 edition. Should the Contractor be notified of unacceptable traffic control, the Contractor will not be allowed to continue work at that location until the problems are corrected. Failure to correct the traffic control deficiencies before continuance of the work will result in non-payment for the work done at the locations in question. Where needed, “No Parking” signs shall be placed not less than 24 hours in advance of the excavation project and shall state “No Parking, 7:00 a.m. to the completion of the project”.

8. No work shall be performed on local streets before 7:00 A.M. or after 10:00 P.M. each workday, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise approved by the City Project Representative. Costs incurred by the City to inspect the work performed outside these hours will be deducted from progress payments to the Contractor. Total cost of such inspection outside normal hours will be deducted through the project’s final change order. Inspector overtime costs are approximately $50/hour.

9. There shall be no work allowed on Saturday and/or Sunday unless approved by the City Project Representative, 48 hours in advance. Work on Saturday or Sunday is subject to Inspector overtime cost.

10. The City will not be responsible for any construction down time due to failure on the Contractor’s part to notify utility companies of conflicts.

11. A daily charge will be made against the Contractor for each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted after elapse of the contract completion date. This daily charge will be deducted from any money due the Contractor. This deduction will not be considered a penalty but as liquidated damages. The liquidated damages for this project will be as stated in CDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2011 or latest revision, Section 108.09 (Failure to Complete Work on Time). Any and all liquidated damages covered or paid by the City to maintain or complete the projects, as agreed upon, will be the full financial responsibility of the Contractor; and the City, at its sole discretion, may charge such financial obligations to the Contractor’s Surety or seek judicial remedies in the Morgan County District Court.

12. The Contractor hereby agrees to be able to commence work and to substantially complete the work by the completion date as set and mutually agreed upon by the parties, subject to such extensions of time as are provided by the General Conditions, Section 108, of the CDOT Green Book.

VI. SCHEDULE

1. Acceptance. The effective date of the work to be performed will be agreed upon by the City and the Contractor.

2. Notice to Proceed. Initial Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued in writing by the City. Both parties shall mutually agree on the number of consecutive calendar days allowed to complete the work requested prior to Contractor’s written acceptance of the work. The Contractor shall perform the work and submit an invoice with the itemized costs of the improvements. The itemized costs shall reflect the Bid Prices submitted. Should the work involve improvements that were not included in the Bid, the Contractor shall submit a proposal for the work and shall be agreed upon by the City prior to work being performed. The City will process the invoice for payment upon acceptance of the work performed.

3. Period of Performance. The Period of Performance under this Contract shall commence upon the effective date of initial NTP. All work to be performed under this Contract shall be completed no later than October 1, 2026, unless otherwise specified.

4. Invoicing: The Contractor shall perform the work and submit an invoice with the itemized costs of the work. The itemized costs shall reflect the bid prices submitted. Should the work involve work that were not included in the bid, the contractor shall submit a proposal for the work and shall be agreed upon by the City prior to work being performed. The City will process the invoice for payment upon acceptance of the work performed.

VII. DRAWINGS

1. Drawings, specifications and/or plans will be provided by the City of Fort Morgan:

a. Water Main Improvements Outline –Attachment A

i. Project A – State St. between E. Platte Ave. & E. Railroad Ave.

ii. Project B – Gateway Ave. between S. Sherman St. & Chestnut St.

iii. Project C – Southridge Rd. between S. Main St. & S. Sherman St.

iv. Project D – Prospect St. between E. Platte Ave. & e. Riverview Ave.

v. Project E – Fremont Ave. between Sherman St. & Linda St.

b. City standard typical trench section detail, pipe bedding detail and pavement patch detail are provided.

VIII. MATERIALS

The selected Contractors unit pricing shall be inclusive of all management, operators, tools, supplies, equipment, transportation and labor necessary to ensure timely performance of the required services, unless otherwise specified in a writing by the City to the Contractor prior to the starting the project.

1. The Water Department will provide all permanent waterline materials: pipe, tracer wire, valves, fire hydrants, service line piping, saddles, corporation stops, tees, mega-lug restraints, bedding material, etc. Native dirt unless deemed unacceptable will be utilized for the bedding and backfill material. If it is deemed not acceptable, the City will provide the disposal site and new material while the Contractor will be responsible for the removal of old and acquisition of new material.

2. The Contractor will acquire all concrete appurtenances including 48”-60” diameter pit rings, pit lids, blocks for pit base, 2’x2’ & 2’x4’ thrust blocks.

The undersigned, having become familiar with the local conditions affecting the cost of the work, construction documents and/or other pre-bid documents, all of which are issued and attached and on file at City Hall, hereby bids and proposes to furnish all the labor, contractor materials, necessary tools, and equipment and all utility and transportation service necessary to perform and complete in a workmanlike manner all of the work required in connection with the construction of the items listed on the Bidding Schedule in accordance with the plans and specifications as prepared by the City of Fort Morgan, for the sums set forth in the Bid Schedule.

The total Bid Price is based on the quantities shown in the Bid Schedule.

The undersigned has carefully checked the Bid Schedule quantities against the plans and specifications before preparing this proposal and accepts that the said quantities are substantially correct, both as to classification and the amounts, and correctly list the complete work to be done in accordance with the plans and specifications.

It is further agreed that the quantities of work to be done at unit prices and services to be furnished may be increased or diminished as may be considered necessary, in the opinion of the City, to complete the work fully as planned and contemplated and that all quantities of work, whether increased or decreased, are to be performed at the unit prices set forth except as provided for in the specifications.  The City reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of work to be done by any amount not to be exceeded by five percent (5%) of the original contract amount. In the event the increase pertains to items or services not originally bid, the Contractor shall submit a bid in writing to the City for approval.

It is further agreed that lump sum prices may be increased to cover additional work ordered by the City but not shown on the plans or required by the specifications, in accordance with the provisions of the Information to Bidders, similarly, they may be decreased to cover deletion of work so ordered.

The undersigned agrees to complete and file a Performance and Payment Bond and further agrees that an official notice to proceed will not be issued until adequate Performance and Payment Bond and other required documents are on file with the City of Fort Morgan.

By submission of this Bid, the undersigned certifies, and in the case of a joint Bid, each party thereto certifies as to his own organization, that this Bid has been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication, or agreement as to any matter relating to this Bid with any other Bidder or any competitor.

The undersigned hereby agrees to commence the Work under this Contract on or before a date to be specified in the Notice to Proceed and to fully complete the Project within the priority schedule set in the Contract Documents.

SCHEDULE

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Item	Project A Description: State St. between E. Platte Ave. & E. Railroad Ave. Water Main Replacement	Units	Quantity	Unit Cost	Total Cost
1.	Mobilization	LS	1
2.	Rotomill (reuse material), saw cut/remove/haul concrete/asphalt (4”-6” thick plus .10 ft of subgrade maximum) to City facility	SY	1,820
3.	Install 6” C900 PVC waterline	FT	1,940
4.	Install 8” C900 PVC waterline (E. Beaver Ave. Laterals)	FT	100
5.	Connect to existing 8” valve (E. Beaver (E))	EA	1
6.	Install full fire hydrant assembly including 6” Tee, 6” gate valve, +/- 35’ of 6” ductile iron, hydrant rock, corrosion protection & thrust protection (E. Platte Ave.)	EA	1
7.	Connect to existing hydrant, install 6” tee, 6” valve, +/- 15’ of 6” ductile iron, corrosion protection & thrust protection (E. Bijou Ave., E. Beaver Ave., E. Kiowa Ave.)	EA	3
8.	Connect to existing fire service lateral, install 6” tee, 6” valve, +/- 15’ of 6” ductile iron, corrosion protection & thrust protection (414 Main, 123 E. Kiowa)	EA	2
9.	Excavate and backfill trench for service line replacement at the same depth as existing. (Approx. 30’ length trench) 502, 504, 430, 410, 310, 310, 300, 220 State, 123 & 120 E. Kiowa	EA	10
10.	¾” Meter pit replacement including excavation, old concrete pit removal (123 E. Kiowa Irrigation)	EA	1
11.	48” Meter pit replacement including excavation, old concrete pit removal (410, 300 State)	EA	2
12.	Install new 48” meter pit over curb stop location including concrete removal, excavation, backfill and pit set. (123 E. Kiowa Ave, 220 State St.)	EA	2
13.	Install 8”x6” Cross (E. Beaver)	EA	1
14.	8” Gate Valve Install (E. Beaver (W))	EA	1
15.	6” Gate Valve Install (E. Platte, E. Bijou (N), E. Beaver (N & S) E. Kiowa (N & S of Hydrant Tee), E. Railroad)	EA	7
16.	Disconnect irrigation well line & install 6” cap with thrust protection (414 Main)	EA	1
17.	Install 6” Couplings (As Needed)	EA	5
18.	Install 8” Couplings (As Needed)	EA