REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Fruita is requesting Statements of Qualifications from interested consulting firms who can by complete design services for the FRT-17.5-K.25 (Maple Street over Little Salt Wash) Bridge Replacement Project.  The scope of work for this project includes: an updated geotechnical investigation, utilities coordination, bridge design, bid document preparation, project bid process and construction administration.  All bridge design and construction documents must be prepared according to CDOT standards and specifications.  Fruita is funding the project design and there will be no CDOT oversight during the design phase of this project, however, it is expected CDOT will review and the plans prior to going out for bid.  This bridge has been listed in federal funding options for construction, although the federal funds are not currently guaranteed.  The intent is to complete the design in 2024 and secure federal funding prior to completing the bid process and bridge construction in 2025.

Starting immediately, the Request for Qualifications documents will be available for download from https://www.fruita.org/rfps , https://wcca-gj.com/ or City of Fruita - Bid Opportunities and RFPs | BidNet Direct . Interested firms are encouraged to provide contact information to the Fruita Engineering Department for any addendums or changes to the required proposal information by emailing jvasey@fruita.org .

No Pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for this project.  The City of Fruita Engineering Department will be available during normal business hours to answer questions related to the project.  Access is available to the bridge via Maple Street north of Ottley Avenue for inspection by consultants.

Proposals must be delivered no later than 5:00 PM (MDT), November 17, 2023.  Submit one electronic copy, or if too large for email, provide a link to download your Statement of Qualifications to jvasey@fruita.org .  The City anticipates selecting the consultant by November 22, 2023 and negotiating a Contract for this work by December 2023. Completion of the Preliminary Design and ROW plans is expected by April 1, 2024.  Completion of Final Design and Construction Specifications are expected by October of 2024.