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Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage rates applicable to highway construction projects in Colorado. It lists prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications, including electricians, power equipment operators, carpenters, cement masons, fence erectors, form workers, guardrail installers, painters, ironworkers, laborers, and truck drivers. The decision specifies the counties covered (Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Elbert, Gilpin, Jefferson, and Park) and includes effective dates for different rate sets.

This document is crucial for bidders on highway construction projects in the specified Colorado counties. It provides the legally mandated minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on such projects. Bidders must use these rates when calculating their labor costs for proposals and ensure compliance if awarded the contract. The document also outlines procedures for wage determination appeals and references relevant Executive Orders (EO 13706 and EO 13658) concerning paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This project aims to repair all asphalt surfaces within the identified project area on the Auto Tour Route South, east of the Lower Derby Lake parking lot, at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR.

• Complete a concrete asphalt patch remove and replace (R&R) on approximately 170 feet of the south lane of the Auto Tour Route South (FWS 012AZ), also known as "E. 64th Avenue".

• The patch will be approximately 170 feet long and 11 feet wide (the width of the south lane).

• Excavate to a depth of 6" in failed areas.

• Compact and prep subgrade.

• Apply tack coat.

• Pave 6" of compacted full-depth asphalt.

• Dispose of excess materials.

• The Contractor is responsible for providing high-quality completed work that maintains the performance intent established by this document.

• Quality Control (QC) will be maintained according to industry standards and made available to the agency with the contractor's proposal.

• Government acceptance is contingent upon all items listed with the State of Work being completed and operational, following state and federal codes.

• Place of Performance: Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR, 6550 Gateway Road, Commerce City, CO 80022, specifically on Auto Tour Route South (FWS 012AZ).

• Period of Performance: Work must not begin until the official Notice to Proceed (NTP). Performance Start: November 1, 2026. Performance End: March 31, 2027.

• Work Hours: Normal duty hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays.

• The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will be responsible for traffic control and signage.

• The Contractor is responsible for coordinating traffic control with the USFWS to ensure contractor and public safety during operations.

• Reference specifications within SECTION 321216 - ASPHALT PAVING.

• See Photos and Spec sheet (attachment 1) for additional information/requirements.

• Project Lead (PL): David Lucas, Refuge Manager, Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR (david_c_lucas@fws.gov, 303.289.0232)

• Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Tom Ronning, Refuge Operations Specialist, Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR (tom_ronning@fws.gov, 303.289.0232)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract for Asphalt repair at the Rocky Mountain NWR, CO. The government requires performance of the work described in the attached documents.

• Asphalt Patch Repair on Auto Tour Route.

• Period of Performance: November 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.

• Delivery Location: FWS Rocky Mountain NWR, 6550 Gateway Road, Bldg 121, Commerce City, CO 80022-1748.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the solicitation is for a small business set-aside.

• Offers are due by May 28, 2026, at 1200 local time.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Thomas_ikner@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Factors: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Past Performance/Technical Capability and Price.

• Past performance examples involving repair and reconstruction of concrete asphalt roadways are required.

• Technical capability will be evaluated as "Technically Acceptable" or "Unacceptable."

• This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is set aside for small business concerns.

• The small business size standard is $45M.

• A site visit is scheduled for May 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. An earlier site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM MST at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.

• Attachments include: Statement of Work (6 pages), Specification Sheets (7 pages), and Davis Bacon Wage Rate/WDOL Rates (9 pages).

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the specifications and requirements for asphalt paving work.

• General Asphalt Work: Covers all work associated with asphalt paving.

• Products: Details specifications for asphalt binder, tack coat, auxiliary materials (including recycled content limits), mixes (hot-mix asphalt, dense-graded), geotextiles, and crack sealant.

• Execution: Includes procedures for surface preparation, placing hot-mix asphalt, constructing joints, compaction, installation tolerances, patching, tack coat application, crack sealant installation, surface overlay, and geotextile installation.

• Waste Handling: Specifies procedures for handling asphalt-paving waste.

• Temperature Limitations: Specific temperature ranges for applying asphalt materials (e.g., above 50°F for asphalt materials, above 35°F and rising for placing hot-mix asphalt).

• Moisture Limitations: Prohibits application on wet surfaces.

• Compaction Density: Requires intermediate rolling to achieve 92% of reference maximum theoretical density (90-96% range).

• Thickness: Minimum thicknesses must be met as outlined in drawings.

• Warranty: Surface overlay requires a minimum 10-year limited warranty.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies work will be performed at the project location.

• Manufacturer Qualifications: Asphalt mix must be from a production plant approved by local authorities or state DOT.
• Regulatory Compliance: Must comply with state DOT material specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Recycled Content: Specific limits on recycled content in hot-mix asphalt (10-25% total, max 10% for surface course).
• Geotextile Handling: Specific requirements for storage, handling, placement, and overlap.
• Traffic Protection: Pavement must be protected from traffic until cooled and hardened.