The Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is soliciting sealed bids to design, furnish, and construct a new pedestrian bridge and associated site improvements at Cherry Creek State Park. The contract includes purchase and installation of a 100‑ft × 5‑ft bridge, grading, drainage, erosion control, utility relocation, concrete work, and landscaping. Work must be completed within 200 calendar days after the notice to proceed, and the contractor must provide required bonds, insurance, and comply with state labor and environmental requirements.
• Bridge span: 100 ft long, 5 ft wide pedestrian bridge
• Scope: demolition, site clearing, grading, drainage, erosion control, concrete washout, drilled shafts, abutment protection, structural steel, decking, concrete sealing, sidewalks, landscaping, and final cleanup
• Mandatory documentation: 5 % bid bond (or certified/cashier’s check) for bids ≥ $150,000, SDVOSB certification option, Colorado labor percentage certification, and compliance with EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) requirements
• Schedule highlights: Pre‑bid conference 9/17/2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 9/24/2026, bid opening 10/8/2026, award anticipated 10/13/2026, notice to proceed shortly after, substantial completion by 5/31/2027
• Location: Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S. Parker Road, Aurora, CO 80014
• Estimated contract value likely in the low‑to‑mid‑million‑dollar range, requiring a qualified construction firm with bridge experience.