Hidden Valley Sewer Replacements

This municipal contract calls for the replacement of a sanitary sewer line in Hidden Valley, Colorado. The scope includes installation of 8‑inch PVC gravity sewer pipe with Certa‑Lock restrained joints, rock excavation, aggregate base course, rip‑rap protection, and an optional concrete encasement alternate. Four qualified bidders submitted bids, and Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc. was awarded the contract with a base bid of $23,040 and an alternate bid of $6,270. The solicitation offers a 5 % prompt‑payment discount if invoiced and paid within ten days, reducing the net payable amounts. Highlights: • Primary work: 8‑in. PVC gravity sewer pipe, restrained joints, and associated site‑prep (excavation, aggregate, rip‑rap). • Optional alternate: Concrete encasement (24″ × 24″) for additional protection. • Awarded vendor: Ben Dowd Excavating, Inc. (Clifton, CO) with total base + alternate bid of $29,310 before discount. • Prompt‑payment discount: $1,564.25 (base) and $429.99 (alternate) if paid within 10 days.