County Notices:
Request for Proposals: HVAC Rooftop Unit Replacement
Fremont County is seeking proposals from qualified mechanical contractors for a turnkey Design-Build project to replace five (5) large commercial rooftop units at the Fremont Combined Court / Judicial Center (136 Justice Center Road, Canon City, CO).
This project is supported by a grant from the Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund Commission, administered by the Colorado State Court Administrator’s Office.
The project includes all engineering, permitting, equipment procurement, and installation. A mandatory site visit and pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site. A 5% Bid Bond or certified check is required with all proposals. The successful bidder will be required to provide 100% Performance and Payment Bonds. This project is subject to Colorado Labor Preference (C.R.S. § 8-17-101) and, if the contract exceeds $500,000, Colorado Prevailing Wage requirements.
Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct no later than 2:00 PM on May 14, 2026. Detailed solicitation documents are available at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/fremontcounty
Fremont County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities or irregularities.
Veteran Services Office Closure
The Veteran Services Office will be closed starting on April 13th. It will reopen on April 20th.
2026 Fremont County Clean Up Campaign
Fremont County will be offering a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to Fremont County residents beginning on March 16th and ending on April 30th. Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose.
Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday at Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City. Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. Free disposal will end on April 30, 2026, at 3:30 p.m.
For more information, see the attached press release.
Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby made that a public hearing on revisions and updates to the Fremont County Building Department On-Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Regulations will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:30 AM (MST) for all interested citizens to attend for public comment. The public hearing will be held in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room, 615 Macon Avenue, LL-3, Cañon City, Colorado 81212.
The proposed OWTS Regulations are available for public inspection and comment and may be examined during regular business hours at the Fremont County Administration Building, 615 Macon Avenue, Room #105, Cañon City, Colorado, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The proposed OWTS Regulations are also attached below.
All interested citizens have the opportunity to give written and/or oral comments and are encouraged to attend the public hearing on the above scheduled date and time.
