biddoc.pdf

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING SERVICES –

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM EXPANSION

RFP NUMBER: RFP-2026-ELEC-004

ISSUING AGENCY: Englewood Public Schools (Arapahoe County School District No. 1)

PROJECT LOCATION: Colorado’s Finest High School of Choice / Salon & Spa Academy

300 W. Chenango Ave, Englewood, CO 80110

SECTION 1: PROJECT OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

Englewood Public Schools is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit competitive, formal proposals from licensed, insured, and qualified electrical contractors to perform electrical upgrades and power distribution for the expansion of our CTE Cosmetology Program.

Due to significant program growth over the last five (5) years, the current facility requires electrical infrastructure enhancements to support additional styling stations, heavy-draw equipment (hood dryers, processing lamps, esthetics equipment, washing stations).

SECTION 2: SCOPE OF WORK

The awarded Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and permitting necessary to complete the electrical modifications as outlined in the attached Scope Documents / Engineering Sheets. Tasks include, but are not limited to:

1. Permits & Inspections:

○ Obtaining all required state and local electrical permits through the City of

Englewood / State of Colorado prior to work commencement.

○ Coordinating and passing all progress and final municipal electrical inspections.

2. Infrastructure & Power Distribution:

○ Installation/upgrade of subpanels and circuit breakers to support high-amperage salon equipment.

○ Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection installation in accordance with NEC codes for wet/salon areas.

○ Hardwiring and dedicated circuit installation for new styling stations, cord reels, drop-down reels, and outlets.

3. Site Restoration & Testing:

○ Full load testing and labeling of all new panels and circuits.

○ Cleanup and daily restoration of the instructional space to ensure limited disruption to school operations.

SECTION 3: SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS & SCHEDULE

The safety of our students, faculty, and staff is the District’s top priority. The Contractor must strictly comply with the following operational constraints:

● Active Campus & Schedule Flexibility: Work will occur during the regular school term.

The Contractor must schedule high-noise, dust-generating, or service-disruptive activities around student instruction.

● Mandatory Weekend / After-Hours Work: Major panel cutovers, loud core drilling, conduit placement, or power shutdowns must be performed on weekends or off-peak hours (evenings/school breaks) at no additional cost to the District beyond the base bid.

● Student Safety & Background Checks:

○ Contractor personnel on site while students are present must undergo fingerprinting and criminal background checks in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes and District policy.

○ Strict no-contact protocols with students must be maintained at all times.

○ Dust barriers, physical barricades, and lock-out/tag-out controls must be maintained around active work zones.

SECTION 4: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must submit one (1) digital PDF copy of their proposal containing the following section sequence:

1. Company Profile & Licensing: Proof of Colorado Master Electrician License, Contractor License, and SAM.gov / local status.

2. Relevant Experience: Minimum of three (3) references for similar commercial electrical projects—preferably in K-12, higher education, or vocational facility spaces.

3. Project Approach & Schedule: Proposed timeline detailing weekend work windows, milestone dates, long-lead item procurement, and safety management plans.

4. Itemized Pricing Proposal: Fixed lump-sum price broken down by labor, materials, permitting fees, and weekend differential rates.

5. Safety Record: Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the past three (3) years.

SECTION 5: TIMELINE & SELECTION PROCESS

Event / Milestone Date

RFP Issuance Date Jul 27, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Walk N/A; please refer to Prints in RFP documents

Deadline for Written Questions Jul 29, 2026

District Addenda / Answers Issued

Jul 30, 2026

Proposals Due Jul 31, 2026

Contract Awarded August 1, 2026

Substantial Completion Target Aug 31, 2026

SECTION 6: EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated by the Englewood Public Schools selection committee based on:

● Cost Proposal (30%): Overall price competitiveness and transparency of itemization.

● Experience & References (25%): Track record with similar electrical scopes and educational/vocational facilities.

● Schedule & Off-Hours Plan (25%): Demonstrated ability to work weekend shifts and adhere to strict completion deadlines without interfering with instruction.

● Safety & Compliance (20%): Safety record, licensing, and compliance with district background check policies.

SECTION 7: INQUIRIES & SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

All questions and proposal submissions must be directed to:

Ariel Ramos, Director of Operations and Maintenance

Englewood Public Schools

Email: Ariel_Ramos@engschools.net

Phone: 303-806-2015