PUEBLO WEST, Colo. — The Pueblo West Metropolitan District board voted Aug. 25 to award the IFB-25-WW2501 contract for Coyote Trail asphalt repair to Rockham Inc., covering a base repair of $65,013 and a 10% contingency for a total authorization of $71,514.30.

Director of Utilities Jim Blazing introduced the item and linked the repair to a May 19 lift-station incident; he said the district was “ready to wrap up all the costs on this.” The IFB award was presented with the recommended contingency and staff answered board questions about vendor subsidiaries and procurement confirmation.

A motion to award the contract was made, seconded and approved by voice vote; the board recorded the motion as carried.

Why it matters: approving the IFB obligates district funds to complete pavement repairs tied to a utility incident and authorizes contingency funding for unforeseen repairs during construction. Board members also asked about contractor accountability and remedies if a contractor delivers unsatisfactory work; staff described standard contract language, bonds and insurance coverage and remedies up to contract termination for repeated or significant performance failures.

Ending: staff will proceed with award paperwork and manage project oversight through project development and construction management.