Rio Grande Water Conservation District Special Improvement District No. 5 Augmentation Wells #3 #4 #5 RFP
Grande Water Conservation DistrictUtility District · Alamosa, CO- Due
- Apr 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Mar 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Chris Ivers
- (719) 589-6301
The 30-second brief
The Rio Grande Water Conservation District (District) is seeking proposals from qualified well drillers for the construction of three 20-inch, confined aquifer wells (Wells #3, #4, and potentially #5) in Saguache County, Colorado. The project scope includes well drilling, testing, pump installation, and control panel w/VFD installation, ending at the surface pipeline connection. Specific assets include Well A (SLB Property), Well B (Sheppard Property), and Well C (Hazard Property) as an additive alternate. Bidders must be state-licensed well drillers and pump setters. A mandatory project walk-through is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Proposals require a 5% bid bond, and successful contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The entire project must be completed no later than August 31, 2026, with liquidated damages set at $2,500 per day.
Qualifications, Cost estimate, Project timeline, Bid form, Bid bond
Qualifications, cost, timeline, ability to perform work
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Summary
The Rio Grande Water Conservation District (District) is seeking proposals from qualified well drillers for the construction of three 20-inch, confined aquifer wells (Wells #3, #4, and potentially #5) in Saguache County, Colorado.
The project scope includes well drilling, testing, pump installation, and control panel w/VFD installation, ending at the surface pipeline connection. Specific assets include Well A (SLB Property), Well B (Sheppard Property), and Well C (Hazard Property) as an additive alternate. Bidders must be state-licensed well drillers and pump setters. A mandatory project walk-through is scheduled for April 17, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Proposals require a 5% bid bond, and successful contractors must provide 100% performance and payment bonds. The entire project must be completed no later than August 31, 2026, with liquidated damages set at $2,500 per day.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Qualifications
- Cost
- Timeline
- Ability to perform work
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Qualifications
- Cost estimate
- Project timeline
- Bid form
- Bid bond
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Bid Schedule
- Bid Bond
- Performance Bond
- Payment Bond
- Certificate of Insurance
- Drawings
- Submit to
- 8805 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101
- Scope location
- Saguache, CO
- Reported agency
- Rio Grande Water Conservation District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Grande Water Conservation District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: 8805 Independence Way, Alamosa, CO 81101. For questions, contact Chris Ivers.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Grande Water Conservation District 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 Chris Ivers at (719) 589-6301. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Qualifications, Cost estimate, Project timeline, Bid form, Bid bond. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Qualifications, cost, timeline, ability to perform work" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Grande Water Conservation District?
All active and historical solicitations from Grande Water Conservation District are tracked and searchable. As a utility district agency, Grande Water Conservation District 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: Bid Schedule, Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Certificate of Insurance, Drawings. Review the full document from Grande Water Conservation District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Saguache, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.