Construction of Sun Mountain Boulevard

The City of Pueblo is seeking a qualified contractor to construct a new 0.75‑mile, two‑lane roadway (Sun Mountain Boulevard) that will connect 31st Street to 24th Street, include ADA‑compliant curb ramps, a new storm‑sewer system, bioswale, water and sanitary mains, and a double‑box culvert crossing Wildhorse Creek Drainageway. The project is funded entirely by a federal RAISE grant and must comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, Title VI civil‑rights requirements, and extensive environmental and safety standards. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal, with a mandatory 5 % bid bond and full SAM registration. The contract will require the prime contractor to perform at least 30 % of the work with its own labor and to meet a 1,000‑hour on‑the‑job‑training (OJT) goal. • Scope: roadway grading, excavation, culvert installation, utility relocation, storm‑sewer and water main installation, curb & gutter, sidewalks, signage, and landscaping. • Required deliverables: detailed construction schedule, safety plan, OJT documentation, compliance certifications (prevailing‑wage, EEO, environmental). • Funding: 100 % federal RAISE grant – strict compliance with FHWA and Davis‑Bacon provisions. • Bid submission: electronic only, by Oct 21 2026 10:00 am; pre‑bid meeting non‑mandatory on Sep 29 2026. • Key dates: Questions due Sep 9 2026 4 pm, bid opening Oct 9 2026 4 pm. • Contract size: anticipated multi‑million‑dollar civil‑construction effort (~$5‑$10 M).