The City of Cortez has recently joined the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System:
- All Vendors must register on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing Web site.
- Receive email notifications of bids, and requests for proposal for a small annual fee, or check the web site for free.
These changes will keep you well informed, and make the process of doing business with the City of Cortez easier than ever before!
To have your company added to the Rocky Mountain System please proceed to Vendor Registration and follow the on line directions. Once you are registered with Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing system not only are you able to bid on the City of Cortez items you are also eligible to provide items to other agencies.
From time to time the City of Cortez solicits bids and/or requests for proposals for the purpose of contracting for goods and services. In some cases, it may be necessary to meet certain criteria specific to the project. Please review individual bid documents thoroughly before submitting a bid or proposal.
The General Services Department Administration Division handles large bids for City goods and services, oversees various contracts for purchasing, developing specifications, and negotiations. They can be reached by calling 970.564.4050.
The Public Works Department oversees bids and contracts for City projects involving waterlines, streets, concrete, storm drains, and other construction projects. The Public Works Department is located in the City Service Center at 110 West Progress Circle and can be reached by calling 970.565.7320.
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CURRENT BIDS
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the Public Works Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday August 19, 2010, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project includes furnishing and installing subdivision infrastructure consisting of approximately 690 lf of 6” pressure rated water pipe, including fittings and valves, and fire hydrant assemblies, approximately 390 lf of 8” sanitary sewer main, manholes, and services, and street improvements consisting of approximately 1,130 lf of concrete curb and gutter, 1,800 tons of aggregate base course gravel, and 350 tons of hot bituminous pavement. All work is located within the City of Cortez.
Bid documents, including drawings and specifications, may be examined in the Department of Public Works at the City Service Center. A non-refundable fee of $25 will be charged for bid documents.
Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “BID – 2010 FLAUGH-CLARK SUBDIVISION – CITY OF CORTEZ” and with the bidder’s name.
The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
UPDATE: CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL AWARDED THIS PROJECT TO CANDELARIA CONSTRUCTION AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 24, 2010.
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for furnishing the following to the City of Cortez, Colorado, will be received at the office of the Public Works Director, City Service Center, 110 West Progress Circle, Cortez, CO 81321, until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
The project consists of applying 1650 tons of 1-1/2” asphalt mat overlay, applying 52 gallons of pavement marking material, and 5 days of traffic control for the project on 7th Street – from L-Way east to Sligo Street.
Bid documents, including drawings and specifications, may be examined in the Department of Public Works at the Cortez Service Center. Bids shall be submitted in writing on the documents provided and signed by the bidder or his duly authorized agent. Bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and marked on the outside with “BID – 2010 7TH STREET OVERLAY PROJECT - CITY OF CORTEZ” and with the bidder’s name.
The City reserves the right to waive any formality or any informality in the process of awarding a bid. The City reserves the right to accept any bid, in whole or in part, and to reject any or all bids if it be deemed in the best interest of the City to do so.
UPDATE: CORTEZ CITY COUNCIL AWARDED THIS BID TO OLDCASTLE SW GROUP DBA FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS AT THEIR REGULAR MEETING ON AUGUST 24, 2010.
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