West 44th Avenue and Tabor Street Signal Poles

The City of Wheat Ridge is seeking qualified contractors to design, construct, and install a new four‑way traffic signal at the intersection of Tabor Street and West 44th Avenue, including ADA‑compliant curb ramps, signage, pavement striping, and related civil works. Bids must be submitted electronically via OpenGov by 2:00 pm MT on October 9, 2026. A non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference will be held via Microsoft Teams on September 18, 2026. The contract requires a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, and compliance with CDOT specifications, federal civil rights and labor regulations, and extensive insurance coverage. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 60 days of bid opening, with work expected to start late summer/early fall 2026 and continue until substantial completion. • Scope: traffic signal installation, ADA curb‑ramps, utility adjustments, signage, pavement marking, and related civil works. • Schedule: ITB issued 9/2/26 → Pre‑bid meeting 9/18/26 → Questions due 9/25/26 → Answers 10/2/26 → Bid due 10/9/26 → Award within 60 days. • Mandatory documents: bid bond (5 %), contractor qualification form, insurance certificates, non‑collusion affidavit, etc. • Bonds: 5 % bid bond; 100 % performance & payment bonds. • Insurance: $1 M commercial general liability, $1 M automobile, $1 M professional liability, builder’s risk, workers’ comp, employer’s liability, etc. • Delivery: electronic submission via OpenGov; no physical site visits required.