CO BR UCPO Blue Mesa Road(1) Blue Mesa Road

This federal project upgrades a 1.44‑mile segment of Blue Mesa Road in Gunnison County, Colorado, providing access to a Bureau of Reclamation power plant and recreational areas. The work includes asphalt pavement replacement, drainage improvements, culvert replacement and lining, utility conduit installation, parking lot upgrades, and associated earthwork, concrete, and signage. The contract is set‑aside for SBA firms, with an estimated cost between $2 M and $5 M, award slated for January 2027, and construction to run May‑October 2027. • Replace 0.86 mi of gravel roadway with new asphalt concrete pavement (Schedule A). • Rehabilitate existing asphalt, install new drainage culverts (24‑ to 72‑in.) and headwalls, and perform ditch reconditioning. • Install 6‑in. HDPE conduit and related utility work for future gate automation. • Required pre‑bid site walk‑through on Nov 4 2026 (optional) and multiple environmental and utility clearances (SWPPP, NPDES, 15‑ft clearance from WAPA lines).