The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is soliciting sealed bids for the design‑build of a new 100‑ft × 5‑ft pedestrian bridge over North Shop Creek at Cherry Creek State Park, including all associated site work, structural foundations, drainage, erosion control, and finishing elements. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, and permits, and will be responsible for completing the project within 200 calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The bid process includes a non‑mandatory pre‑bid conference, a written‑questions deadline, and a bid opening on October 8, 2026. A 5 % bid bond is required for bids ≥ $150,000. The contract will be awarded around October 13, 2026 with substantial completion expected by May 31, 2027.
• Scope: supply and install a 100‑ft pedestrian bridge, abutments, drilled shafts, concrete deck, railing, drainage, erosion‑control measures, and site restoration.
• Location: Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014.
• Schedule: Pre‑bid conference 9/17/2026 → Questions due 9/24/2026 → Bid opening 10/8/2026 → Award 10/13/2026 → Substantial completion 5/31/2027.
• Mandatory requirements: 5 % bid bond (for bids ≥ $150k), Colorado labor ≥ 80 % for contracts > $500k, SDVOSB preference option, compliance with CDOT standard specifications and environmental product declarations.
• Payment: 60 % after first month’s estimate, remaining 40 % after final cleanup.