S. Platte River Drive Improvements: W. Virginia to W. Bayaud Ave.

The City and County of Denver awarded a multi‑million‑dollar contract to Ames Construction, Inc. for the realignment and upgrade of South Platte River Drive between West Virginia Avenue and West Bayaud Avenue. The project will reconstruct a narrow 8‑ft trail into a 12‑ft concrete trail with a 4‑ft crusher‑fines sidepath, add 3‑ft recovery zones, and provide connections to the local street network and Valverde Park. The work must meet the City’s prevailing‑wage requirements and achieve a 12 % DBE participation goal (excluding force‑account items). Bids were submitted electronically via BidNet, with a virtual pre‑bid meeting on July 30, 2024 and a bid opening on August 22, 2024. The contract value is $8,152,300, and the project must be completed by November 14, 2025. • Realign South Platte River Drive and widen the adjacent trail to current standards. • Construct a 12‑ft concrete trail, 4‑ft sidepath, and 3‑ft recovery zones, plus under‑pass improvements. • Meet City prevailing‑wage rates, DBE goal of 12 %, and abide by Mile High Flood District restrictions.