Construction of a new bypass area for watercraft inspections and disinfections, including earthwork, asphalt paving, electrical and water services, and drain line construction.
Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife is seeking a qualified contractor to design and construct a new aquatic nuisance species inspection and wash station at the Loma Port of Entry. The work includes site preparation, earthwork, paving, electrical and water services, drainage, concrete work, and related utilities. This is a sealed-bid construction contract with a 90-day construction schedule after the Notice to Proceed, and the listing gives a closing date of October 27, 2026.
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Parks And Wildlife Commission New Commissioner Orientation Minutes
Date: Sep 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The orientation sessions for new commissioners covered training on Parks and Wildlife policies and procedures, division leadership, and the use of state technology. Key discussion topics included an overview of the CPW Strategic Plan, the DNR Policy Handbook for Boards and Commissions, public engagement requirements, regulatory and legislative processes, the open meetings law, the Colorado Open Records Act, and commission parliamentary procedures.
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission meeting centered on the discussion of agenda scheduling and public comment policy. The Chair outlined proposed changes to the public comment process designed to keep the meeting on schedule and ensure equitable access, including a shift to randomized speaker ordering. A commissioner formally opposed these changes, advocating for the retention of specific privileges for elected officials and proposing a reconfiguration of the agenda to swap the executive session and public comment time slots to better accommodate public participation. Additionally, an item regarding a director's recommendation to deny a petition was removed from the consent agenda for later discussion.
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Date: Sep 3, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed various regulatory chapters, including amendments to fishing regulations regarding aquatic nuisance species inspections, bait prohibitions, and specific bag and possession limits for numerous reservoirs and locations. Key topics included discussions on big game preference point fees, regulatory changes for the take of prairie dogs, and the implementation of a new licensing and registration system. The Commission reviewed updates for property-specific regulations at shooting complexes and state parks, as well as modifications to river outfitter regulations regarding vessel definitions. Furthermore, the Commission considered adjustments to license fees and commission rates and adopted a decision to deny a petition regarding the feeding of fish.
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