The project consists of replacing the existing E Road Lewis Wash Bridge including improving E Road surrounding the bridge. This includes widening the asphalt and shoulder along E Road and all related road work, guard rail, storm water control, irrigation control, utility installation and coordination. Mesa County, in an effort to expedite the bidding process, will be using the web page as a method of getting all pertinent information out on Transportation Capital Projects. All necessary documents including bids sets, specifications, addendum and any addition information will be placed on the web page. These documents will be under the specific project name. It shall be the responsibility of all firms and contractors to check the web page and download the appropriate documents including all addendums. No notice will be sent informing contractor s and firms that there is new information or addendums. This is the responsibility of the individual firms and/or contractor s. Any questions or problems with the web page should be directed to Pam Hawkins at 970-244-1765. Bidders are encouraged to do a site visit before the bid. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder, as determined by the statement of qualifications and the bid, which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The County reserves the right to accept the bid or any portion of the bid by a competent bidder that will result in the lowest cost to the County. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any portion or all bids without disclosing the reason therefore. BIDDER shall submit documentation of pre-qualification meeting the requirements included in the project specifications or as follows: For transportation projects, BIDDER shall submit documentation showing they are Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) pre-qualified in the Discipline of General Construction, Grading (general), Aggregates, Paving (general), Small Bridges, Curb, Gutter, Flatwork, Guard Rail and Construction Traffic Control work (CDOT Work Codes #01, 02, 04, 05,10, 12, 14, 17). Such pre-qualification shall be in a dollar amount equal to or exceeding the dollar value of the submitted bid. Documentation of pre-qualification will be required to be submitted with the bid. Bids from BIDDERS that do not meet the pre-qualifications requirements MAY BE CONSIDERED A NON-RESPONSIVE BID. A Certified Check or Bank Draft on a responsible bank, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by the bidder and a recognized Colorado Licensed Surety Company payable to Mesa County, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total bid, shall be submitted with each bid as security that the bidder to whom the contract may be awarded will enter into a contract in accordance with this notice, and give bond as hereinafter provided. No bids may be withdrawn after the opening of bids, without consent of Mesa County, for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of opening of bids. The successful bidder or bidders will be required to furnish satisfactory performance bonds equal to the full amount of each bid or bid. complete all work with 150 working day