National Western Center Pedestrian Bridge

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure awarded a design‑build contract for a new 256‑ft pedestrian bridge at the National Western Center. The bridge spans three railroad tracks, includes two elevator towers with HVAC, a 10‑ft sidewalk, a 30‑ft service road, extensive lighting, IT/fiber connectivity, and associated site work such as excavation, foundations, concrete plazas, and pavement. The contract was competitively bid through the BidNet electronic system, with Ames Construction, Inc. winning the award at a total bid of $13.64 M. The project is subject to Denver MWBE participation goals, prevailing‑wage requirements, and Build‑America‑Buy‑America (BABA) steel compliance. The construction schedule is 540 calendar days from notice to proceed. • Scope: full bridge structure, elevator towers, site grading, utilities, electrical, lighting, IT/fiber, and associated civil works. • Procurement: full open competition via online BidNet; pre‑qualification required (Category 1G Bridge Work ≥ $25 M). • Key dates: Pre‑bid meeting Oct 22 2025, questions deadline Nov 14 2025, bid submission Nov 25–Dec 9 2025, award Dec 18 2025.