AHEC-26920-B - AHEC HVAC Project_Asbestos Abatement in Central and West_FINAL.pdf

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REV 7/2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS (AFB)

Design / Bid / Build State of Colorado

Auraria Higher Education Center

Notice Number: AHEC-26920-B Project Number: 2020-55P21 Project Title: AHEC HVAC Infrastructure Replacement (Capital Renewal) – Asbestos Abatement for Central Classroom (Project A) Estimated Project Cost: $175,000.00

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Project Number: 2020-55P21 Project Title: AHEC HVAC Infrastructure Replacement (Capital Renewal) – Asbestos Abatement for West Classroom (Project B) Estimated Project Cost: $175,000.00

NOTICES

1. For all projects with a total dollar value above $150,000 Notice of Final Settlement is required by C.R.S. §38-26-107(1). Final Settlement, if required, will be advertised in the same location as the original solicitation.

2. For State Public Works C.R.S. §8-17-101 - Colorado labor shall be employed to perform at least 80% of the work. Colorado labor means any person who is a resident of the state of Colorado at the time of the Public Works project.

3. All respondents accept the conditions of this AFB, including but not limited to, the following:

a. All bids shall become the property of the State of Colorado and will not be returned.

b. Late bids shall not be evaluated.

c. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids on the basis of being unresponsive to this AFB or for failure to disclose requested information.

d. The State shall not be liable for any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation of bids nor in costs related to any element of the selection and contract negotiation process.

4. The respondent has reviewed Appendix D and by responding has agreed that the terms and conditions of the sample Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build (D/B/B)

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Agreement (SC-6.21) and General Conditions of the Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build Agreement (SC- 6.23) are expressly workable without reservation. Any exceptions to the contract must be communicated formally in writing before the bid closes.

5. Preference shall be given to Colorado resident bidders and for Colorado labor, as provided by law.

6. Per C.R.S. §24-105-201 If the construction value is $50,000 or greater a Bid Bond and Power of Attorney or Proposal Guaranty is required in an amount not less than 5% of the total Bid.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The State of Colorado, by and through the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is soliciting bids from qualified asbestos abatement contractors for the AHEC HVAC Infrastructure Replacement (Capital Renewal) – Asbestos Abatement for Central Classroom (Project A) and West Classroom (Project B).

Scope of Services

Please see Appendix E, Asbestos Abatement Scope of Work provided by Environmental Technical Solutions (ETS) dated March 16, 2026, for Central Classroom (Project A). Please see Appendix F, Asbestos Abatement Scope of Work provided by ETS dated March 16, 2026, for West Classroom (Project B).

The scope of services will include full Asbestos Abatement Services for the project specified during the process of construction and warranty period to the State as per the Advertisement for Bid. Specific tasks to be performed by the Contractor include those generally performed by the construction community where the Contractor is the prime vendor to the State. Bidders shall reference the drawings, specifications, and supporting documents in the Appendices for an understanding of the entire scope of the project.

Bidders can bid on both projects or bid on a single project. If bidding both projects, bidders must substantiate that they have enough personnel and equipment to complete the projects concurrently.

Per C.R.S. §38-26-106, if a contract amounts to $150,000 or more, the awarded contractor shall provide payment and performance bonds not less than 50% of the value of the contract. The costs associated with this bond are to be included in the contractor’s bid.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that all firms will be required to meet all minimum requirements to be considered for this project. Interested bidders should show evidence of the following to be considered as qualified, as a minimum:

1. Not previously terminated by the State for non-performance on a State Buildings contract or procurement.

2. The bidding contractor must have been in the same business, under the same name, for the last two (2) years.

3. Demonstrated specific asbestos abatement contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity for at least two (2) projects each in excess of $175,000.00 (hard costs), utilizing the expertise present in their Colorado Office. Please be sure to specify project names, amounts, dates for each project, and references (name, phone number, and e-mail address) for each project, with bid submission.

4. If bidding both projects, demonstrated bonding capability up to $350,000.00 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads.

If bidding a single project, demonstrated bonding capability up to $175,000.00 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads.

Provide letter from surety that affirms the applicable capacity with bid submission.

5. Attended and signed in at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference.

Contractors meeting the minimum requirements may obtain the bidding documents on the website accompanying this advertisement.

ColoradoVSS:

https://prd.co.cgiadvantage.com/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4

Or BidNet:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE TOUR

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the Auraria Campus:

Building Address: Facilities Management - 1156 7th St, Denver, CO 80204 Room: Facilities Lunchroom Date/Time March 23, 2026 at 10:00AM https://prd.co.cgiadvantage.com/PRDVSS1X1/Advantage4 https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado

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SCHEDULE

The following is a tentative schedule of events for the Bid Submittal process and an outline of the schedule for the balance of the project. All dates are subject to change and changes in the schedule will be issued via addendum. All times listed are Mountain Time.

Advertisement for Bids Issued March 16, 2026 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Tour March 23, 2026 at 10:00AM Request for Clarifications Due March 25, 2026 at 4:00PM Final Addendum Issued (anticipated) March 27, 2026 at 4:00PM Bid Submittals Due (date and time) March 31, 2026 at 2:00PM Public Bid Opening March 31, 2026 at 2:00PM Award Intent Notification April 2, 2026 Contracting April 2 – April 13, 2026 Contract Approval (anticipated) April 17, 2026 Anticipated General Abatement Contractor Start May 16, 2026 Anticipated Asbestos Abatement Finish June 15, 2026

The above schedule is tentative. Responding firms shall be notified of revisions in a timely manner by email or posted on ColoradoVSS and BidNet websites. Respondents may elect to verify times and dates by email, but no earlier than 36 hours before the scheduled date and time.

QUESTIONS, CLARIFICATIONS AND ADDENDA

Owner initiated changes to this AFB will be issued under numerically sequenced addenda.

Owner initiated changes to this AFB will be posted in the form of addenda on ColoradoVSS and BidNet.

Questions and requests for clarifications regarding this project shall be submitted before the deadline listed in the above Schedule.

Communication regarding the project during the procurement, outside of this submission process or scheduled procurement milestones is not permitted.

POINT OF CONTACT/CLARIFICATION

Name: Stacy Tino, CPPB, NIGP-CPP, Procurement Director Agency: Auraria Higher Education Center Email Address: Stacy.Tino@ahec.edu Phone: Office: (303) 556-3289 or Cell: (303) 859-1464 mailto:Stacy.Tino@ahec.edu

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BIDDING

Bids shall be submitted on the required bid form as indicated on the Information for Bidders document (SBP-6.12) in Appendix A.

One (1) hard copy of the sealed bid with bid bond, including the minimum requirements documentation, is due Tuesday, March 31, 2026, and shall be received no later than 2:00PM Mountain Time, as described in the Information for Bidders (SBP- 6.12).

Bid Forms and Appendices to be included with bid submittal:

Bid Form (SBP-6.13) with minimum qualifications documentation Multiple Project Bid Form (SBP-6.134) Unit Pricing (SBP-6.133) Bid Bond (SBP-6.14) with properly executed power of attorney

Late bid submittals will be rejected without consideration. The State of Colorado assumes no responsibility for costs related to the preparation of bid submittals.

BID OPENING

Opening of the bid submittals will be in-person at the address listed for bid submission.

APPENDICES:

Appendix A: Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12) Appendix B: Bid Form (SBP-6.13) Appendix B1: Multiple Project Bid Form (SBP-6.134) Appendix B2: Unit Pricing (SBP-6.133) Appendix B3: Bid Bond (SBP-6.14) Appendix C: Sample: Direct Labor Burden Calculation (SBP-6.18) Appendix D: Sample: SC-6.21 and SC-6.23 Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build

Agreement and General Conditions of the Contractor’s D/B/B Agreement

Appendix E: Asbestos Abatement Scope of Work (Central Classroom – Project A)

Appendix F: Asbestos Abatement Scope of Work (West Classroom – Project B)