Gunnison County Request for Proposals - Consulting Services for Whitewater Park Feature Replacement 2026
Gunnison CountyCounty · Gunnison County, CO- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Primary contact
- Martin Schmidt
- (970) 641-0044
The 30-second brief
Gunnison County seeks professional engineering, surveying, environmental, hydraulic, geotechnical, and permitting services to advance the Gunnison County Whitewater Park Drop Structure #2 Replacement Project from the existing ~10% concept design to 100% final, sealed construction documents. The selected consultant will provide full final-design development, supporting technical investigations, environmental permitting, and preparation of bid-ready documents. The work is limited to in-river replacement of Drop #2, directly associated riverbank tie-ins, and jetties/vanes downstream of Drop #2. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
Experience and qualifications identified in the Proposal, Demonstration of workload capacity and level of experience of the designated Project Manager and Point of Contact, Service orientation and creativeness in finding solutions to difficult or complex issues, Demonstrated understanding of the Department, Demonstrated sound judgment integrity and reliability as determined by the references provided, Capability to perform professional services promptly, Demonstrated overall quality of work product, Cost of providing services
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Summary
Gunnison County seeks professional engineering, surveying, environmental, hydraulic, geotechnical, and permitting services to advance the Gunnison County Whitewater Park Drop Structure #2 Replacement Project from the existing ~10% concept design to 100% final, sealed construction documents.
The selected consultant will provide full final-design development, supporting technical investigations, environmental permitting, and preparation of bid-ready documents. The work is limited to in-river replacement of Drop #2, directly associated riverbank tie-ins, and jetties/vanes downstream of Drop #2. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience and qualifications identified in the Proposal, Demonstration of workload capacity and level of experience of the designated Project Manager and Point of Contact, Service orientation and creativeness in finding solutions to difficult or complex issues, Demonstrated understanding of the Department, Demonstrated sound judgment integrity and reliability as determined by the references provided, Capability to perform professional services promptly, Demonstrated overall quality of work product, Cost of providing services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Technical approach to completing Tasks A–D
- Proposed project schedule with milestones
- Team qualifications and resumes
- Examples of similar river-engineering projects
- Detailed fee proposal by task
- Identification of any proposed subconsultants
- Statement of assumptions or requested clarifications
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Gunnison, Colorado
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Gunnison County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Martin Schmidt.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Gunnison County in CO, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Martin Schmidt at (970) 641-0044. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience and qualifications identified in the Proposal, Demonstration of workload capacity and level of experience of the designated Project Manager and Point of Contact, Service orientation and cre..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Gunnison County?
All active and historical solicitations from Gunnison County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Gunnison County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Technical approach to completing Tasks A–D, Proposed project schedule with milestones, Team qualifications and resumes, Examples of similar river-engineering projects, Detailed fee proposal by task, I. Review the full document from Gunnison County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gunnison, Colorado. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.