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Reference Number

0000397551

Issuing Organization

Alamosa County

Owner Organization

Alamosa County

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

MOSCAWWTF2025

Title

Alamosa County Mosca Wastewater Treatment Facility Building Addition

Source ID

PU.AG.USA.512195.C13603301

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Alamosa County

Job Location

8357 5th Ave, Mosca, CO 81146

Piggyback Contract

Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE MOSCA WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY BUILDING

September 1, 2025

PROJECT:
Alamosa County Mosca Wastewater Treatment Facility Building Addition

LOCATION:
8357 5th Ave,
Mosca, CO 81146

OWNER:
Alamosa County
8900-A Independence Way
Alamosa, CO 81101

ARCHITECT
Reynolds Ash + Associates
564 E 2nd Ave, Ste 201
Durango, CO 81301

1.0 PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION
Alamosa County (“Owner” or “County”) owns and operates the Mosca Wastewater Treatment Facility and desires to construct an addition to the current facility building. This building addition will include mechanical, electric, and plumbing to support sanitation facilities that connect with the on-site waste processing plant.
Alamosa County invites proposals from interested construction businesses to fill the role of Construction Manager/General Contractor (“CM/GC” or “Contractor”) for the project. The County intends to secure the services of a CM/GC that will provide comprehensive preconstruction and construction services in order to complete the project.
The County reserves the right to select the CM/GC that it deems to be in its best interest and to reject any and all proposals.
Information concerning the proposed Project and this request can be found in the following Sections.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
The Project will involve construction of a light-frame addition of approximately three hundred fifty-two square feet to the existing facility building.
This addition will include storage for wastewater process chemicals, a utility sink/lab area with emergency shower, and an ADA accessible bathroom. Construction details, including mechanical, electric, and plumbing (MEP) are detailed in the attached plans.
3.0 PROJECT BUDGET
The Initial Budget for the Cost of The Work, as provided by Alamosa County is $50,000.
4.0 SCHEDULE
The following project schedule is subject to change at Owner’s sole discretion.
RFP Publication Thursday 9/4/2025
Optional on-site pre-Submittal Meeting Tuesday 9/16/2025 at 1pm
Clarification/Question deadlineSunday 9/21/25
County response to clarification/questionsTuesday 9/23/25
RFP Submittal DeadlineTuesday 9/30/2025 at 4:30pm
RFP Evaluation and interviews (as needed)10/1/2025 – 10/3/2025
Board action to Ratify Selection10/8/2025
Contract finalization deadline10/31/2025
Construction (pursuant to RFP award selection)November 2025 – May 2026
5.0 SUBMITTAL DUE DATE
Provide one (1) complete electronic proposal in PDF format via email to rhubler@alamosacounty.org and two (2) complete physical submittals to the location listed below, no later than 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Submittals received after the date and time stipulated above may be considered non-responsive and returned unopened
Richard Hubler
Land Use & Building Director
8999 Independence Way, #100
Alamosa, Colorado, 81101
RFP submittals will be reviewed by a review committee which may identify a short list and may choose to schedule a time for a presentation and interview by respondents on the short list with the reviewing committee.
6.0 OPTIONAL PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING

An optional Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the following location on the date and time listed below:

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm MST at Mosca Wastewater Treatment Plan at 8357 5th Ave, Mosca, CO

The purpose of the pre-submittal meeting is to provide respondents with an opportunity for on-site review and to address questions and concerns raised by interested firms. County staff will be present to address technical questions and inquiries related to the RFP Submittal requirements.

7.0 REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS
All questions concerning this solicitation must be addressed to the County by email only to: rhubler@alamosacounty.org.
All telephone conversations are considered to be unofficial responses and will not be binding. Questions or requests for clarifications to the solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to rhubler@alamosacounty.org, and if appropriate, will be responded to in writing and shared via email or posted online Tuesday September 23, 2025.To be considered for response, requests for clarification must be received no later than Sunday, September 21, 2025
8.0 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
All respondents must submit proof of possessing the minimum qualifications described below in their submittal. Failure to meet such Minimum Requirements may result in rejection or disqualification from the process. In that event, information contained in the other sections of the submittal will not be reviewed or evaluated.
Required Licenses, Registrations and Regulations:
The respondent must possess and provide evidence that it is a properly formed and registered entity in “Good Standing” with the office of the Colorado Secretary of State. The respondent is required to become aware of and comply with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations as necessary to perform services and work under the proposed CM/GC contract.
Minimum Insurance Requirements:
The respondent must provide evidence of its ability to obtain and provide Workers Compensation, Comprehensive Commercial General Liability, Contractual Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability and Excess (Umbrella) Liability insurance from an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Colorado having a minimum AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A-”, and a Financial Size Category (FSC) of “X”. The following minimum limits shall apply:

            $300,000/$500,000 Automobile Liability
$1,000,000.00 General Liability Each Occurrence
            $1,000,000.00. Products/Completed Operations
            $1,000,000.00 Minimum Umbrella Each Occurrence
Certificates of Insurance shall provide that the insuring company will not cancel the policy without first providing the Owner with at least thirty (30) days written notice and Owner shall be named as an additional insured to the full limits of liability on all Certificates.
Workers Compensation limits shall be equal to the statutory limits of the State of Colorado.

Builder’s Risk Completed Value Insurance
The CM/GC shall purchase builder’s risk insurance in the amount of the initial Guaranteed Maximum Price, as well as subsequent modifications, for the entire project on a replacement cost basis. This insurance shall include applicable coverage for the subcontractors of all tiers.
The CM/GC shall not be relieved of any liability, claims, demands or other obligations assumed pursuant to any contract entered into by the Owner by reason of its failure to procure or maintain such insurance, or by reason of its failure to procure or maintain insurance in sufficient amounts, durations or types.
9.0 CONTRACT AGREEMENT
The County’s selection of a Contractor is expressly conditioned on the County and the Contractor entering into a written agreement. If for any reason the parties have not fully executed a mutually acceptable CM/GC Contract by October 31, 2025, the County may, at its option, commence contract negotiations with one or more of the other Contractors who submitted a response to this RFP, without the necessity of issuing a new Request for Proposals for this project. The County also has the right to terminate the process, modify the process and/or commence a new process for selecting a CM/GC.
10.0 PROJECT WARRANTIES
In addition to all subcontractor, manufacturer or vendor warranties, the Contractor shall provide a two-year warranty on all Work performed on the project. The Contractor shall also serve as the Warranty Administrator for the project. The Warranty Administrator shall be responsible for all aspects of the timely and effective administration of all warranties, including but not limited to: a) defining a warranty process for claims; b) providing a warranty claim form for the Owner’s use; c) receiving all warranty claims from the Owner; d) identifying and contacting the individuals(s) or entity(ies) issuing the warranty under which the claim is being made; e) arranging for all warranty work; f) administering all documents necessary and appropriate for the proper and timely processing of each warranty claim; g) completing review on a periodic basis of a status log of all warranty claims; and h) initiation and completion of 11 and 23 month warranty walks. This obligation shall be expressly stated in the contract between the successful Contractor and the Owner.
11.0 PERMITS & AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICITON (AHJ)
The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals, from each AHJ, for the construction and initial occupancy of the facilities, including permits that must be applied for in the name of the County. Alamosa County is the AHJ for building and mechanical permits, the State of Colorado is the AHJ for electric and plumbing permits.
12.0 OWNER’S RIGHT, WARRANTIES & DISCLAIMERS

The selection of the CM/GC will not be based solely on cost, but the best interest of the Owner. Owner’s selection committee will make a recommendation to the Board based upon all elements of evaluation and information provided in the submittal, interviews and subsequent contract negotiations.
The respondents to this Request for Proposals warrant that they are able to complete the project to specifications that will meet or exceed the minimum code and safety requirements as set by the County of Alamosa and other Authorities Having Jurisdiction over the projects. Additionally, they also warrant that they will complete the projects to the minimum standards and requirements of all county, state and federal agencies having jurisdiction and authority over the projects.
The Respondents warrant that they will comply with Colorado Immigration Law. Specifically, the Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Colorado Immigration Law in effect prior to or during the performance of Work under the Project including but not limited to Colorado Revised Statute Title 8, Article 17.5 Illegal Aliens - Public Contracts for Services (CRS 8- 17.5-101 & 102) & Title 8, Article 2 Employment Verification Requirements (CRS 8-2-122). Contractor further represents, warrants and agrees to comply with the requirements of Colorado Immigration Law as therein set forth and to insert, or include by reference, this clause, and require compliance therewith, in all subcontracts hereunder.
The County reserves the right to accept/reject any or all submittals received through this solicitation process. The County reserves the right to terminate or modify the CM/GC selection process, including the Schedule, at any time as may be deemed necessary and in the best interests of Alamosa County. The Couty reserves the right to award the project(s) in the manner deemed most beneficial to the County of Alamosa, and that provides the greatest overall value.
All costs incurred by prospective CM/GC Teams associated with the preparation of submittals, attendance at interviews and contract negotiations in response to this Request for Proposals are the sole responsibility of the Applicant.
All responses to this Request for Proposals including all supporting documentation, attachments, supplementary materials, sketches, etc. shall become the property of Alamosa County, and will not be returned to the Contractor.

13.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Throughout the submittal, emphasis should be placed on the proposed team members and firm’s relevant experience in construction of facilities of similar size and complexity to the project described in Section 2.0 and the attached plans.
There is no page requirement or limit, however, concise responses addressing the specific requirements of this Request for Proposals will aid in the evaluation process.
The response shall include the following information:
Cover Letter
A maximum two-page letter of interest that includes a synopsis of the Contractor’s firm, distinguishing firm characteristics, primary contact information and commitment of the proposed project team members to this project for the scheduled duration. This letter must be signed by an officer of the company.

Minimum Requirements

Submit proof of possession of the Minimum Requirements, as per Section 8.0 of this RFP including the additional items outlined in below:

Provide evidence that the firm is a properly formed and registered entity in “Good Standing” with the office of the Colorado Secretary of State.
Provide evidence of firm’s ability to obtain and provide the minimum insurance requirements.
Provide a description of any claims, lawsuits and other legal action your firm has been involved in over the past five years.
Provide evidence of its ability to obtain and provide Workers Compensation, Comprehensive Commercial General Liability, Contractual Liability, Comprehensive Automobile Liability and Excess (Umbrella) Liability insurance from an insurer licensed to do business in the State of Colorado having a minimum AM Best Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of “A-”, and a Financial Size Category (FSC) of “X”.

Firm Organization

Provide a clear and descriptive organizational outline or chart, identifying key team members proposed for this project, including the Superintendent, Project Manager and Preconstruction Manager. All major participants of the Team shall be identified along with their project roles, responsibilities and their reporting accountability. Lines of authority and communication shall be clearly shown. It is anticipated that the CM/GC firm will assign one Project Manager.

Qualifications of Key Personnel

Provide a one-page resume for each individual listed on the organizational chart (Section B). List the individual’s position, project responsibility, education, license or registration (where applicable), affiliations, publications, awards, and relevant experience over the last five years. Identify other projects and proposals, and timing of same that these team members are committed to at this time. Applicants are reminded that after pre-qualification, significant changes in the composition of the CM/GC Team’s personnel, roles or responsibilities may not be made without the consent of the Owner.

CM/GC Delivery Method Experience

The CM/GC delivery method has been chosen because a high-performing, collaborative team is important to the success of this project. Describe your firm’s experience with this delivery method and provide examples of how your teams have added value to the projects you have successfully completed through this type of project delivery method.
The response should address the following capabilities: client relations, pre-construction services, construction management, cost control, quality control, schedule control, and risk management.

Contractor’s Construction Experience

Provide at least 3 examples of projects (completed within the last five years) of similar construction experience, including facility type, contract value, schedule and any attributes that may be relevant to this project. Identify which proposed team members participated on these examples. Clearly indicate why these projects are relevant.
Provide owner references for each project cited. The cited reference must contain correct name and telephone number of the appropriate reference and the applicant should verify the availability of the reference prior to submittal.

Project Approach

Describe your firm’s approach to providing CM/GC preconstruction and construction services specific to this project. Describe your firm’s methodology and approach for incorporating changes during the design and construction phases.

Subcontractor Procurement

Provide a written description of the proposed sub-contractor solicitation and procurement process for this project. Explain how you propose to develop interest and maintain participation of qualified subcontractors through the bidding process in the current market. Describe how you propose to include “local” vendors, suppliers and subcontractors in the bid process. Indicate and itemize all construction, management and supervision that the Contractor would propose to self-perform versus performance through subcontractors. Specify what types of work will not be competitively bid and your rationale for this approach.

Statement of Differentiation

Explain in one page or less what differentiates your firm from other qualified competitors, specifically in regard to this project.

Fee Proposal

The Fee Proposal is to be presented as below:

The Initial Budget for the Cost of The Work, as provided by Alamosa County is $50,000.00
Design Phase/Pre-Construction Services – Lump Sum Fee
General Conditions – Lump Sum Estimate*
Estimating Reserve – List as % of Cost of Work
Contingency – List as % of Cost of Work
Commercial General Liability Insurance % of Cost of Work
Builder’s Risk Insurance – List as % of Cost of Work
Difference in Coverage Insurance (If Applicable) /Lump Sum
Overhead and Profit (Construction Managers Fee) as %
Change Order Mark Up (Construction Manager) as %
Limitations on Subcontractor’s Overhead and Profit for increases in the cost of its portion of the Work – List as %
GMP Savings shall: 1) remain with contractor; 2) remain with county; 3) be split between contractor and county, if split provide percentages (Identify which option applies).
Provide an Equipment Rate Schedule for the proposed project.

*Provide a detailed schedule of General Conditions expenses. Everything that is defined as a General Conditions expense per the contract needs to be included. If there are any items being pushed over to the Cost of Work, then an estimate for cost must be included within the General Conditions.
14.0 SELECTION CRITERIA AND EVALUATION
Contractors responding to this Request for Proposals will be evaluated based on the criteria noted below:

The firm’s understanding of the Project and the needs of the County and general Project approach.
The firm’s experience, qualifications and capability. This includes experience with the CM/GC delivery method, management and procurement experience related to subcontractors, cost, schedule and quality control, and risk management.
The relevant experience of principal team members and diversity of expertise.
The firm’s references for work performed on similar projects.
The clarity, responsiveness and professionalism of the proposal.
Whether the company is firmly established in the business, financially responsible, and has the resources and the ability to offer its services in a professional and expedient manner.
The firm’s understanding of the requirements of the County of Alamosa and the State of Colorado including the permitting and approval process.

If necessary, after the initial review and evaluation of all responding firms, the Owner may shortlist up to 3 candidate firms for further consideration. Shortlisted firms will be notified and an interview will be scheduled.
The County may request additional information as deemed necessary. Failure to provide such information may result in the proposal being considered non-responsive. Modifications may be made to the scoring based on the experiences the selection committee has had with the firm, or if they envision conflicts of interests.
The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive informalities and to reject non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional proposals.
15.0 ATTACHMENTS
The following attachments are included in this RFP as referenced above:

1. 1. 1. Architectural drawings by Reynolds Ash + Associates, dated 1-22-2025
    2. Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing drawings dated 4-23-2025
    3. As-Built plans by Reynolds Engineering Company dated 2-5-2018

END OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Dates

Publication

09/04/2025 09:35 AM MDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

09/21/2025 11:59 PM MDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

09/30/2025 04:30 PM MDT

Onsite Visit

09/16/2025 01:00 PM MDT

Contact Information

Richard Hubler

719-589-3812 ext. 1541

rhubler@alamosacounty.org

Pre-Bidding Events

Event Type

Onsite Visit

Attendance

Recommended

Event date

09/16/2025 01:00 PM MDT

Location

Mosca Wastewater Treatment Plant -8357 5th Ave, Mosca CO 81146
Event Note
6.0 OPTIONAL PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING
1. An optional Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at the following location on the date and time listed below:
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:00pm MST at Mosca Wastewater Treatment Plan at 8357 5th Ave, Mosca, CO
1. The purpose of the pre-submittal meeting is to provide respondents with an opportunity for on-site review and to address questions and concerns raised by interested firms. County staff will be present to address technical questions and inquiries related to the RFP Submittal requirements.
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Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Provide one (1) complete electronic proposal in PDF format via email to rhubler@alamosacounty.org and two (2) complete physical submittals to the location listed below, no later than 4:30 PM, Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Submittals received after the date and time stipulated above may be considered non-responsive and returned unopened
Richard Hubler
Land Use & Building Director
8999 Independence Way, #100
Alamosa, Colorado, 81101
RFP submittals will be reviewed by a review committee which may identify a short list and may choose to schedule a time for a presentation and interview by respondents on the short list with the reviewing committee.