Title
Award of Bid No. 26-18 in the Amount of $6,109,481.60 plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax to TLC Plumbing & Utility for Construction of Denver Steels Phase II Improvements Project; Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $7,573,640.00 for Roadway and Utility Work; and Approve Related Budget Revision 2026-06 for Utilities in the Amount of $573,640.00
Recommended Motion
I move that Council Award of Bid No. 26-18 in the amount of $6,109,481.60 plus applicable Gross Receipts Tax to TLC Plumbing & Utility for construction of Denver Steels Phase II Improvements Project; Establish a Project Budget in the amount of $7,573,640.00 for Roadway and Utility Work; and Approve related Budget Revision 2026-06 for utilities in the amount of $573,640.00
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
On August 20, 2025 the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved the Utilities portion of the bid. BPU recommends forwarding the project to Council for approval. A copy of the Board’s agenda documentation is attached for reference (Attachment A).
County Manager's Recommendation
The County Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
A public meeting was held on April 3, 2025 in conjunction with the regular Transportation Board meeting to present the project and acquire input.
On July 17, 2025 the County advertised a formal competitive solicitation for project construction through Invitation for Bids No. 26-18, One (1) response was received on August 7, 2025 and the evaluation committee recommends awarding the bid to TLC Plumbing & Utility.
Roadway work will include full reconstruction of the following streets: 36th Street between Orange Street and Ridgeway Drive, Pueblo Drive between 36th and 35th Street, Questa Drive between 36th and 35th Street, and Ridgeway Drive between 36th and 35th Street. The scope of work includes removal of existing asphalt surface and base course and replacement of new base course and new 4-inch of asphalt surface, curb and gutter, sidewalk, ADA ramps with detectable warning surfaces, drive pads, and utility valve adjustments. (See Attachment B - Project Area Map)
A bid alternate for broadband infrastructure included with the project provides for installation of conduit and vaults along 36th Street, Pueblo Drive, Questa Drive and Ridgeway Drive. Utility work will include replacement of water distribution lines, water services and new water meter cans. During construction, the contractor will utilize staging area at the end of Olive Street.
Upon Council approval, the Notice of Award will be sent to the contractor on August 27. 2025 and work will begin on or before September 9, 2025. The contract includes a substantial completion date of July 31, 2026, and a final completion date of August 28, 2026, with liquidated damages for late completion.
Schedule and traffic impacts will be shared with the public through weekly construction updates to general media and posted on the project website. Traffic impacts will be minimized to the greatest extent possible during construction with the county providing a thorough review of traffic control plans prior to issuance of construction permits. Staff will also monitor all traffic control installations daily to ensure proper installations. Staff will work closely with the contractor, and area residents regarding changes and maintenance of traffic access including any special needs, refuse pick up, mail delivery, and water shutoff periods.
Alternatives
Council could choose to not approve the agreement and postpone or cancel the project.
Fiscal and Staff Impact/Planned Item
The FY2025 and 2026 adopted budgets include $5,350,000 for the roadway portion of the project through the County’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) along with State Shared Revenues Funding in the amount of $150,000.
The Department of Public Utilities portion of the project includes $1,500,000.00 funded through a DWSRF Loan along with Budget Revision 2026-06 comprised of $573,640.00 from the Joint Utilities Fund. This budget revision will supplement the current project budget with included contingency for unanticipated changes or field conditions.
The total requested budget including budget revision is $7,573,640.00. See Project Budget Spreadsheet (Attachment C) and Budget Revision Form (Attachment D) for additional details.
Attachments
A - Board of Public Utilities Agenda Documents, August 20, 2026
B - Project Area Map
C - Project Budget Spreadsheet
D - Budget Revision Form 2026-06 (Utilities)