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P.O. Box 699
104 Crestone Avenue
Salida, Colorado 81201
719-539-2218


2023 Commissioners Meeting Schedule

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Agendas for County Board meetings may be posted or amended up to 24 hours before a meeting.  

The official posting site for Chaffee County is the Chaffee County Website.

THIS NOTICE IS POSTED PURSUANT TO C.R.S. 24-6-402. DECISIONS &/OR FORMAL ACTIONS WILL BE MADE BY THE COMMISSIONERS AT REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS. Physical Address for meeting places: Commissioners Meeting Room 104 Crestone Ave., Salida/ Buena Vista Community Center 715 E Main St, Buena Vista/ Buena Vista Annex, 114 Linderman Ave. / Fairgrounds, 10165 County Road 120, Poncha Springs

Public Notices and Agendas are also posted at the Administrative Office, 104 Crestone Ave, Salida


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All interested parties are encouraged to attend public hearings or submit a statement with options

FOR ALL LAND USE APPLICATIONS AND ISSUES, PLEASE GO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND PENDING LAND USE APPLICATIONS PAGE.


PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY TO COMMENT ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (EA) FOR THE CHAFFEE COUNTY NORTH END PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX, BUENA VISTA, COLORADO

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing notice that an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate a proposed Public Safety Complex in Buena Vista, Colorado, is available for public review and comment. We issue this notice to provide the opportunity for other Federal and State agencies, Native American tribes, non-governmental organizations, and the public to comment on the EA. A Notice of Intent was published March 13th, 2023, and no comments were received. These actions are part of our effort to comply with the general provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); NEPA regulations; other Federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders; and our policies for compliance with those laws and regulations including 44 C.F.R. Part 9 and FEMA Directive 108-1 & Instruction 108-1-1.

The purpose of FEMA’s EOC Grant Program is to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located, and fully interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. The project is needed to establish fully capable emergency operations facilities at the local level to ensure continuity of government operations in major disasters or emergencies caused by any hazard. A new facility in Buena Vista would efficiently support county-wide emergency response, improve operations and agency collaboration by co-locating services, enhance public safety and welfare for both residents and visitors in a historically under-resourced portion of the county, and more effectively support the increased population and continued rapid growth of tourism throughout the county.

All FEMA funded actions will be completed in compliance with applicable federal, tribal, state, and local laws, regulations, Executive Orders, etc. including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management), Executive Order 11990 (Protection of Wetlands), and Executive Order 12898 (Environmental Justice). The comment period for the draft EA will remain open for 14 days following publication of this notice. After gathering public comments, the draft EA will become final in accordance with FEMA Directive 108-1 & Instruction 108-1-1, FEMA’s implementing procedures for NEPA. 

The Draft EA is available for viewing online at the following locations: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/environmental-historic/nepa-repositoryhttps://mars.colorado.gov/https://www.chaffeecounty.org/Public-Notices;  

You can provide comments or obtain more detailed information about the proposed project by contacting FEMA Region 8 by email at fema-r8ehp@fema.dhs.gov and including ‘Buena Vista EOC EA’ in the subject line or by U.S. Mail at “Denver Federal Center, Building 710, Box 25267, Denver, Colorado 80225-0267 Attn: “Kyle Cheeseman.”


PUBLIC NOTICE - The Board of Equalization, through its’ appointed referees, will conduct appeals from the Assessor Determinations on July 24th through July 27th, 2023. The Board of Commissioners sitting as The Board of Equalization will review the assessment roll of all taxable property located in the county, as prepared by the assessor, and to hear appeals from determinations of the assessor on August 1, 2023. Posted per Colorado State Statute 


PUBLIC NOTICE 
- The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Wednesday July 5, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Salida 76.  The event is scheduled for September 16, 2023 utilizing CR 175, 88, 107, 53, 108, 177, and 2. The application is requesting consideration for a five-year permit. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Wednesday July 5, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Max Fink and Sarah Furey Magee.  The application is requesting consideration for a five-year permit allowing filming activity on Chaffee County public roads and lands.  Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.


PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Wednesday July 5, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Salida Airshow.  The event is scheduled for September 16, 2023 at Harriet Alexander Field. The application is requesting consideration for a five-year permit and an application fee waiver. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Wednesday July 5, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Sawatch Ascent 50K.  The event is scheduled for September 24, 2023 utilizing CR 321, 162, and 29. The application is requesting consideration for a five-year permit. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.


PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the TransRockies Run.  The event is scheduled for July 30, 2023 and is applying for a multiyear special event permit with Chaffee County. 450 staff and participants are anticipated for the event, utilizing CR 371. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.


PUBLIC NOTICE-
The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the FIBArk 10k, 5k, and Trail Race.  The events are scheduled for June 17 and 18, 2023 utilizing CR 140, 146, 144, 120, and 171. Approximately 200 participants are anticipated for the event.  Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Buena Vista Pack Burro Race.  The event is scheduled for August 13, 2023 and is applying for a multiyear special event permit with Chaffee County. 130 participants are anticipated for the event, utilizing CR 304 and 376A. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.

PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Gold Rush Days Pack Burro Race.  The event is scheduled for August 13, 2023 and is applying for a multiyear special event permit with Chaffee County. 115 staff and participants are anticipated for the event, utilizing CR 371. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-530-5561.  Information is also available on the associated agenda at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/.  All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing. **THIS ITEM HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT


PUBLIC NOTICE -The Chaffee County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing during the regular meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, in Salida for the purpose of considering a Special Event Permit for the Flaming Foliage Relay.  The event is scheduled for September 9, 2023 and is applying for a multiyear special event permit with Chaffee County. 1500 people are anticipated for the event, utilizing CR 30, 28A, 371 and US 24 with no closures. Additional information regarding the specifics of this request is available for public inspection in the Commissioners’ office, 104 Crestone Ave., Salida during business hours or by calling 719-539-2218.  Information will also be available via the County website at https://chaffeecoco.portal.civicclerk.com/ once the meeting packet is published. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.



PUBLIC NOTICE 
- The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is seeking application from persons interested in serving as referees for the 2023 Board of Equalization hearings.  Persons applying should be experienced in property valuation.  Referees will make findings and submit findings to the County Board of Equalization.  Referees may not represent any taxpayer in an appeal of property valuation, abatement or refund.  This will be a compensated position.  Application will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2023 in the Commissioner’s Office, 104 Crestone Ave., mailed to P.O. Box 699, Attn: Brandy Coscarella, Salida, CO 81201 or emailed to chaffeeadmin@chaffeecounty.org .  For further information please call Brandy Coscarella at 719.530.5561.  

PUBLIC NOTICE - The Chaffee County Board of Commissioners is seeking application from persons interested in serving as arbitrators for the 2023 Board of Equalization hearings.  Persons applying must be experienced in the area of property taxation and be a licensed or certified appraiser.  Arbitrators may not represent any taxpayer in an appeal of property valuation, abatement or refund.  This will be a compensated position.  Application will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. June 1, 2023 at 104 Crestone Ave. in the Commissioner’s Office,  or received by mail at P.O. Box 699, Attn: Brandy Coscarella, Salida, CO 81201 or emailed to chaffeeadmin@chaffeecounty.org .  For further information please call Brandy Coscarella at 719.530.5561. 


Request for Proposals or Request for Qualifications
      
 Please see County RFPs/RFQs posted at                                    https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/chaffeecounty 

Granite Bridge Construction Request for Bids

The project involves the rehabilitation and repair of bridge structure CHA397-00.03 located on Chaffee County Road 397, which intersects US 24 at mile-point 193.777. The existing bridge is approximately 50 feet from the US 24 right of way and provides the only access across the Arkansas River to the town of Granite and to BLM and National Forest lands beyond. Access across the river must therefore be maintained throughout rehabilitation of the existing bridge. The existing single-lane bridge was built in 1911 and has a sufficiency rating of 46.0. The existing truss will be repaired and will remain in approximately the same position and shall accommodate single lane traffic.
Documents (all documents can be found at this link:)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1DV--jON6jJbTUneDUEIKGuQHoUiEiI2U?usp=share_link
Schedule
- Request for Bids Available, April 20, 2023,
- Non-mandatory pre-bid meeting May 4, 2023. (11 am) (Granite Colorado),
- Deadline for questions, May 11, 2023 (5 pm)
- Deadline for answers, March 2, 2023 (5 pm)
- Bid Submission Deadline, June 1, 2023 (2 pm),
- Anticipated Notice to Proceed for Construction June 5, 2023

Addendum #1 5/4/2023  



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Salida Airport – Harriet Alexander Field
ANK AWOS Replacement & Relocation County

Project No: TBD
FAA AIP No: 3-08-0049-023-2023
CDOT Grant No: 22-ANK-02 

See Bid Documents for All Details and Instructions:
Notice of Invitation to Bid
Final Contact Docs and Tech Specs
ANK AWOS Relocation - 100% Plans
ANK Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) Replacement and Relocation ADDENDUM No. 1

PRE-BID MEETING: There will be a Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting on Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 AM (MST) at the Salida – Harriett Alexander Field Airport Terminal Building located at 9255 County Rd. 140 Salida, CO 81201. There will also be a conference call in option for those that cannot attend in person. The call-in information is provided below:

Call-In number: (480) 378-0989
Conference Code: 648 679 183#

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 26th at 3:00 PM (MST) Sealed bids for constructing the aforementioned projects must be received at the Chaffee County Courthouse, Administrative Office, 104 Crestone Avenue, Salida, Colorado 81201, or submitted electronically in a manner approved by the Owner by Wednesday, April 26th at 3:00 PM (MST) for furnishing all necessary labor, plant, equipment, materials, and performing all work for constructing the ANK AWOS Replacement & Relocation project.

All questions shall be submitted to Jared Bass by Friday, April 14th, 2023 at 3:00 PM (MST) to allow sufficient time to respond. Any questions received after April 14th, 2023 at 3:00 PM (MST) may not be answered. Only bidders that request plans from Jared Bass via email and are documented plan holders are eligible to automatically receive any Addenda. It is the full responsibility of any bidder wishing to submit a bid to obtain and acknowledge any and all addenda.

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Asphalt Overlay 2023/ Request for Proposal

The Road and Bridge Department is soliciting bids for an Asphalt Overlay for County Road 140, Chaffee County Colorado.

Project Goals and Deliverables/ Scope of Work and Technical Specifications: County Road 140 –2” overlay 1 mile long by 34 feet wide, widening both driving lanes 5 feet to accommodate bicycle and pedestrian traffic from CR 144 – 146. 2” overlay 0.25 miles long by 24’ wide, from CR 144 – 141. (Approximately 3000 tons). Quantities subject to change due to budgetary reasons. *Note: Contractor supplies lay down machine, compaction equipment, tack oil, distributer truck and crew. County will provide hot asphalt material, delivery and traffic control.

Document available at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rR5FiIwlQLJwdDtrDj1AM8BHFYlMdj_m/view?usp=share_link

Proposal Elements and Format: Qualified consultants interested in performing the work described in this request for proposals should submit the following information to the County in any order they choose:

a.    A letter of interest.

b.    Summary of qualifications and examples of similar successfully completed prior work.

c.    Estimated schedule, including all tasks and milestones for all work necessary.

d.    Detailed budget for the total costs involved in completing the project.

Duration of Contract and Operational Period: The County has scheduled for the work to be performed during July and August 2023.

Budget: The Proposal must state the total inclusive maximum fee and/or cost range, itemized by labor, materials, and equipment, etc. to perform and complete the project. 

Proposal Due Date, Time, and Location 

a.    Public Notice: March 9, 2023

b.    RFP Document issued: March 9, 2023

c.    RFP Packets Due: April 20, 2023 5:00pm MST

d.    RFP review and evaluation: week of April 24-27, 2023

e.    Recommendation to Commissioners: no later than May 9, 2023

f.     Negotiation of Proposal and Award of Contract: no later than May 30, 2023

Questions regarding this RFP's specifications should be directed to Mark Stacy at 719.539.4591. All proposals and material shall be kept confidential until proposal opening, at which time they will become subject to public disclosure. 

 Submit proposals to: Proposals shall be submitted to Chaffee County through the County’s BidNetDirect.com platform or emailed to: Attn: Mark Stacy at  chaffeeadmin@chaffeecounty.org


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Texas Environmental Plastics - Request for Waiver to C.R.S. 8-17-101


Minority Business Enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on grounds of race, color or national origin.

Chaffee County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to further negotiate with successful Proposer, and to waive information and minor irregularities in proposals received, and to accept any portion of the proposal if deemed to be in the best interest of Chaffee County to do so. Final acceptance of any proposal will be conditional upon satisfactory execution of a contract by the County and the Proposer.  Acceptance of a proposal will not impart any rights to any party including, and without limitation, rights of enforcement, equity, or reimbursement, until the contract and all related documents are approved and properly executed.


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