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Basic Information

Reference Number

0000347088

Issuing Organization

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Owner Organization

Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

Project Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Project Number

EDA#05-01-06143

Title

Fiber Construction & Materials, Cortez to Towaoc

Source ID

PU.OTH.USA.2535680.C15451651

Details

Location

United States, Colorado, Montezuma County

Job Location

Montezuma County, CO

Piggyback Contract

Description

The UMUT is accepting Bids for fiber optic network materials and construction services for the expansion of its broadband network until May 2, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. MT. The Tribe has received a grant from the Economic Development Administration to build middle mile fiber from the communication hut located at G.2 Road, south of Cortez, Colorado to the entrance into Towaoc and then to the Public Works building in Towaoc (“Project”).

The Project includes the following Work:

The Contractor that is awarded the fiber materials and construction labor contract will provide construction services as directed and authorized by the UMUT. Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to:
 Materials
 Project Management
 Construction Inspection
 Quality control/quality assurance
 Construction of underground and aerial installation
 Communication including PSAs and onsite collaboration with area residents.
 Project visibility during the construction process
 Bonding
 Warrantee
 Compliance with regulatory requirements
 Financial tracking and forecasting of budget versus actuals.

Owner anticipates that the Project’s total bid price will be approximately $ 2.5 Million. The Project has
an expected completion date of November 14, 2025.

Dates

Publication

03/25/2024 10:17 AM MDT

Question Acceptance Deadline

04/16/2024 03:00 AM MDT

Questions are submitted online

Closing Date

05/02/2024 03:00 PM MDT

Contact Information

Lee Trabaudo

970-749-6129

ltrabaudo@utemountain.org

Chris Stebner

970-403-4588

chris@neoconnect.us

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Federally Funded

- Insurance Required

Bonding Requirements

- Performance Bond

100 %

- Payment Bond

100 %

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Physical Bid Submission

Additional Bidding Instructions

Obtaining the Bidding Documents
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is using the online platform, the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. Offerors are requested to register with the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (http://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/utemountainutetribe) to receive notices and addendums to the RFB. All Bidding Documents will be issued through this platform.

Pre-bid Conference
A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on April 9, 2024 at 11:00 AM MST on a ZOOM Meeting hosted by NEO Connect. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. To attend the Pre-Bid Conference, please email Doug Flentge at doug@NEOconnect.us no later than April 6 at noon M.T. Zoom details and call-in information will be provided. Representatives of Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference; however, attendance at this conference is not required to submit a Bid.

Questions Regarding the Bid
Any questions about the terms and conditions of the Bid, or any addendum or attachment hereto, shall be submitted to Lee Trabaudo ltrabaudo@utemountain.org via email by 3:00 P.M. on April 16, 2024. Inquiries received after this date may not receive a response.

Disclaimer Thank you for your interest in our bid opportunities and we welcome you to submit a response. Please be sure to review and comply with all specifications and requirements.