Description
Montrose County is seeking qualified contractors to replace an existing corrugated culvert on Ida Road with a new concrete box culvert, including removal, installation, and associated site work. The County will supply the concrete culvert, aggregate, a wheel‑loader, and will handle right‑of‑entry permits and engineering oversight. The contractor is responsible for labor, equipment, hauling, dewatering, and completing the work by November 30 2026. Bids must be sealed, include a 5 % bid security, and be submitted by 2 p.m. on September 24 2026. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to 100 % of the bid amount and carry required insurance.
• Replace existing corrugated culvert with a concrete box culvert per County‑provided plans.
• Remove existing culvert, install new culvert, headwalls, and ancillary components.
• County supplies the culvert, aggregates, wheel‑loader, and engineering services; contractor supplies labor, equipment, and haul trucks.
• Required 5 % bid security and 100 % performance bond; insurance and certifications as specified.
• Completion deadline: November 30 2026; liquidated damages $300 per day for delays.
• Bid submission deadline: September 24 2026, 2 p.m.; questions due September 15 2026.
• Award expected within two weeks of bid opening; contract subject to County Board approval.