biddoc.pdf

OSA-AFB-1-CSU pg. 1

REV 7/2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Design / Bid / Build

State of Colorado Colorado State University

Notice Number: AFB-2026-023-BC Project Number: 230126B Project Title: RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement Estimated Project Cost: $500,000.00 Date: August 19, 2026

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 submittals shall become the property of the State of Colorado and will not be returned.

b. Late submittals shall not be evaluated.

c. The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals 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 submittals and proposals nor in costs related to any element of the selection and contract negotiation process.

4. The respondent has reviewed Appendix F and by responding has agreed that the terms and conditions of the sample Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build (D/B/B) Agreement (SC-6.21) and General Terms and 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. Per C.R.S. §24-92-115 unless prohibited by applicable federal law, contract for any public project in the amount of one million dollars or more, that does not receive federal money, in the amount of one million dollars or more shall

OSA-AFB-1-CSU pg. 2 require the general contractor to which the contract is awarded to submit, at the time the mechanical, electrical, or plumbing subcontractor is put under contract, documentation that Identifies the contractors or subcontractors that will be used for all mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, electrical, and plumbing work required on the project and certifies that all firms identified participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the United States department of labor’s employment and training administration or state apprenticeship councils recognized by the United States department of labor and have a proven record of graduating a minimum of 15% of its apprentices for at least three of the past five years.

6. Per C.R.S. §24-92-117, a public construction project in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars or more shall be subject to the Buy Clean Colorado (BCCO) Act program requirements. The BCCO Act requires the Office of the State Architect to establish a maximum acceptable global warming potential (GWP) limit for each category of eligible materials, which include asphalt and asphalt mixtures, cement and concrete mixtures, glass, post-tension steel, reinforcing steel, structural steel, and wood structural elements. For any solicitation for a contract for the design of an eligible project, a State Agency or institution shall require the designer who is awarded the contract to include, in project specifications when final construction documents are released, a current Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) that meets the maximum acceptable GWP limits for each eligible material specified for the project. A contractor that is awarded a contract for an eligible project shall not install any eligible materials on the project until the contractor submits an EPD for each eligible material procured for the project.

7. Per C.R.S. §24-92-Part 2, a public construction project in the amount of five hundred thousand dollars or more shall be subject to the State prevailing wage rate, of the regular, holiday, and overtime wages paid and the general prevailing payments on behalf of employees to lawful welfare, pension, vacation, apprentice training, and educational funds in the State, for each employee needed to execute the contract. Payments to the funds must constitute an ordinary business expense deduction for federal income tax purposes by contractors and subcontractors. Contractors are required to pay their employees at weekly intervals and shall comply with the enforcement provisions of C.R.S. §24-92-209. Contractors awarded a project of this size will be required to utilize the LCPTracker cloud-based labor compliance and certified payroll application.

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

9. 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.

OSA-AFB-1-CSU pg. 3

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The State of Colorado, Colorado State University is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement project. Project is located at the RBL Facility. Address is 3185 Rampart Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521.

Scope of Services

The scope of services will include full Construction Contracting 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.

This project site is in a secure facility and the awarded Contractor will need to provide two (2) individuals who can pass background checks per the Federal Select Agent Program for this project. One of these individuals is required to be on-site to escort prime contractor employees and thier subcontractors’ employees for the duration of the project.

Test and Balance shall be included in the bid. Commissioning shall be by Owner.

If the awarded contract amount exceeds $500,000.00, the project will be subject to State Prevailing Wage requirements and Buy Clean Colorado Act requirements.

Bidders shall incorporate these requirements into their bids if they exceed $500,000.00. Detailed information for these requirements can be found at https://osa.colorado.gov/

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.

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 be prepared to show evidence of the following to be considered as qualified, as a minimum:

1. Contractor shall not been 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.

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3. Demonstrated specific contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity for at least two (2) projects each in excess of $500,000.00 (hard costs), utilizing the expertise present in their Colorado Office; and

4. Demonstrated bonding capability up to $500,000.00 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads; provide letter from surety that affirms this capacity.

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

Firms meeting the minimum requirements may obtain the bidding documents on the website accompanying this advertisement on Bidnet/Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/csuconstruction under the specific project solicitation number.

MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE TOUR

A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at:

Building Address: 3185 Rampart Road, Fort Collins, CO 80521 Room: Meet at entry gate. See attached map.

The site walk will be held at the date and time listed in “Schedule” section below.

See Appendix H1 for more information.

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.

Advertisement for Bids Issued August 19, 2026 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and Site Tour August 26, 2026 1:00 PM MT Request for Clarifications Due August 27, 2026 5:00 PM MT Final Addendum Issued (anticipated) August 31, 2026 Bid Submittals Due (date and Time) September 4, 2026 12:00 PM MT Public Bid Opening September 4, 2026 12:30 PM MT Award Intent Notification (anticipated) September 4, 2026 Contracting September 2026 Contract Approval (anticipated) September 2026 Anticipated Construction NTP October 1, 2026 Anticipated Substantial Completion May 15, 2027 Anticipated Final Acceptance May 30, 2027

OSA-AFB-1-CSU pg. 5

The above schedule is tentative. Responding firms shall be notified of revisions in a timely manner by email or posted on Bidnet/Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)] website. 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 posted in the form of numerically-sequenced addenda on Bidnet/Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/csuconstruction under the specific project solicitation number.

Questions and requests for clarifications regarding this project shall be submitted to buck.conroy@colostate.edu before the deadline listed in the above Schedule.

Communication regarding the project with CSU Staff/Stakeholders, City of Fort Collins, Poudre Fire Authority or Larimer County Staff during the procurement, outside of the submission process or scheduled procurement milestones is not permitted.

BIDDING

Bids shall be submitted on the required bid form as indicated on the Information For Bidders document (SBP-6.12) in Appendix B1.

Bid submittals shall be submitted online at Bidnet / Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/csuconstruction under the specific project solicitation number. Submissions shall be in PDF format and less than 8 MB. as described in the Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12)

Bid Forms and Appendices to be included with bid submittal:

1. Appendix B - Bid Form (SBP-6.13)

2. Appendix B1 – Bid Alternates (SBP-6.131)

3. Appendix B3 - Bid Bond (SBP-6.14)

4. Appendix H3 - Single Point of Contact Form

5. Appendix H4 - Acknowledgment & Attestation Form

6. Appendix H5 - Minimum Requirements Acknowledgement

7. Bond Surety Letter

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

This Advertisement for Bids document, its exhibits, appendices, and any written addenda issued prior to the bid opening shall serve as the only basis for bid. Bids which include exclusions or clarifications will be set aside and not read or included in the bid tabulation.

OSA-AFB-1-CSU pg. 6

The Bidder, by submitting this bid, does hereby accept that minor changes by the State to the exhibited contract and its exhibits, which do not adversely affect the Bidder, shall not be cause for withdrawal or modification of the amounts submitted herein. Exceptions to the Advertisement for Bids document and/or modification of the bid will render the proposal non-responsive.

BID OPENING

Opening of the bid submittals will be a virtual public bid opening via Microsoft Teams Meeting platform. See Appendix H2 for meeting attendance link/phone number.

Virtual public bid opening will take place at the date and time identified in Schedule

APPENDICES:

Appendix A: Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12) Appendix B: Bid Form (SBP-6.13) Appendix B1: Bid Alternates (SBP-6.131) Appendix B3: Bid Bond (SBP-6.14) Appendix C: Sample: Direct Labor Burden Calculation (SBP-6.18) Appendix D: Applicable Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship and Fringe

Rates Appendix F: Sample: SC6.21 and SC6.23 Design/Bid/Build Contractor’s

Agreement and General Conditions of the Contract) Appendix H1: Mandatory Site Walk Information Appendix H2: Public Bid Opening Information Appendix H3: Single Point of Contact Form Appendix H4: Acknowledgment & Attestation Form Appendix H5: Minimum Requirements Acknowledgement Appendix H6: Bidding Documents

END OF AFB

SBP-6.12

Rev 7/2025

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

Institution or Agency:

Project No./Project Name:

1. BID FORM: Bidders are required to use the Bid form attached to the solicitation.

Each bidder is required to bid on all alternates and indicate the time from the date of the Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion in calendar days. In addition, the bidder is required to indicate the period of time to finally complete the project from Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance, in calendar days.

Bids indicating times for Substantial Completion and Final Acceptance in excess of the number of days indicated in the Advertisement for Bids for completion of the entire Project may be found non-responsive and may be rejected. The bid shall not be modified or conditioned in any manner. Bids and applicable bid security shall be submitted according to the following instructions:

2. INCONSISTENCIES AND OMISSIONS: Bidders may request clarification of any seeming inconsistencies, or matters seeming to require explanation, in the bidding documents at least three (3) business days prior to the time set for the opening of Bids. Decisions of major importance on such matters will be issued in the form of addendum.

3. APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS: All work under this Contract shall comply with the provisions of all state and local laws, approved state building codes, ordinances and regulations which might in any manner affect the work to be done or those to be employed in or about the work. Labor for work shall be governed by the provisions of Colorado law which are hereinafter set forth in Articles 27 and 52 of the General Conditions. This includes the requirements for apprenticeship and prevailing wage on Public Projects. The bidder should be aware that reporting of embodied carbon emissions of eligible materials shall be governed by the provisions of Colorado State Law. This includes the requirements for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) that meet the maximum acceptable Global Warming Potential (GWP) limits as established by the Office of the State Architect.

4. BID SECURITY: A bid security of not less than 5% of the bid price is required when the price is estimated to be $50,000 or more. The security shall be a bond by a surety company, the equivalent in cash, or otherwise supplied in a form

Colorado State University 230126B / RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement

Bid submittals shall be submitted online at Bidnet / Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS) at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/csuconstruction under the specific project solicitation number. Submissions shall be in PDF format and less than 8 MB.

APPENDIX A AFB-2026-023-BC

SBP-6.12

satisfactory for the State. Noncompliance requires the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive.

5. TAXES: The Bid submitted shall exclude all applicable federal excise or manufacturers’ taxes and all state sales and use taxes as hereinafter set forth in Article 9.3 of the GENERAL CONDITIONS.

6. OR EQUAL: The words “OR EQUAL” are applicable to all specifications and drawings relating to materials or equipment specified. Any material or equipment that will fully perform the duties specified, will be considered “equal”, provided the bid submits proof that such material or equipment is of equivalent substance and function and is approved, in writing. Requests for the approval of “or equal” shall be made in writing at least five (5) business days prior to bid opening. During the bidding period, all approvals shall be issued by the Architect/Engineer in the form of addenda at least two (2) business days prior to the bid opening date.

7. ADDENDA: Owner/architect initiated addenda shall not be issued later than two

(2) business days prior to bid opening date. All addenda shall become part of the Contract Documents and receipt must be acknowledged on the Bid form.

8. METHOD OF AWARD - LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: If the bidding documents for this project require alternate prices, additive and/or deductible alternates shall be listed on the alternates bid form provided by the Principal Representative.

Bidders should note the Method of Award is applicable to this Bid as stated below.

A. DEDUCTIBLE ALTERNATES: The lowest responsible Bid, taking into account the Colorado resident bidder preference provision of Colorado law, will be determined by, and the contract will be awarded on the base bid combined with deductible alternates, accepted in numerical order as listed in the Bid Alternates Form provided by the Principal Representative. The subtraction of alternates shall result in a sum total within available funds. If this bid exceeds such amount, the right is reserved to reject all bids. An equal number of alternates shall be subtracted from the base bid of each bidder within funds available for purposes of determining the lowest responsible bidder.

B. ADDITIVE ALTERNATES: The lowest responsible Bid, taking into account the Colorado resident bidder preference provision of Colorado law, will be determined by and the contract will be awarded on the base bid combined with additive alternates in numerical order in as listed in the Bid Alternates Form provided by the Principal Representative. The addition of alternates shall result in a sum total within available funds. If this bid exceeds such amount, the right is reserved to reject all bids. An equal number of alternates shall be added to the base bid of each bidder within funds available for purposes of determining the lowest responsible bidder.

C. DEDUCTIBLE AND ADDITIVE ALTERNATES: Additive alternates will not be used if deductible alternates are used and deductible alternates will not be used if additive alternates are used.

9. NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT – Agencies/institutions must indicate in the initial Solicitation where settlement will be advertised in electronic media.

SBP-6.13

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

BID FORM

Institution or Agency:

Project No./Project Name:

Bidder Acknowledges Receipt of Addenda Numbers: _______________________________

(See 3a below for the next 3 items)

Bidder Anticipates Services outside the United States or Colorado:* No Yes

Bidder will comply with 80% Colorado Labor on project above $500,000 No Yes

Bidder is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business:* No Yes

Base Bid $________________________

Bidder’s Time of Completion

Time Period from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion: ____________________________

Time Period from Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance: ____________________________

Total Time of Completion of Entire Project (a + b): _________________________

1. BID: Pursuant to the advertisement by the State of Colorado dated ______________ the undersigned bidder hereby proposes to furnish all the labor and materials and to perform all the work required for the complete and prompt execution of everything described or shown in or reasonably implied from the Bidding Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications, for the work and for the base bid indicated above. Bidders should include all taxes that are applicable.

2. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND SITE: The bidder has carefully examined the Bidding Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications, and has examined the site of the Work, so as to make certain of the conditions at the site and to gain a clear understanding of the work to be done.

3. PARTIES INTERESTED IN BID: The bidder hereby certifies that the only persons or parties interested in this Bid are those named herein, and that no other bidder or prospective bidder has given any information concerning this Bid.

a. If the bidder anticipates services under the contract or any subcontracts will be performed outside the United States or Colorado, the bidder shall provide in a written statement which must include, but need not be limited to the type of services that will be performed at a location outside the United States or Colorado and the reason why it is necessary or advantageous to go outside the United States or Colorado to perform such services. (Does not apply to any project that receives federal moneys) *

WConroy Typewritten Text

APPENDIX B

b. For State Public Works projects per 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.

Bidders indicating that their bid proposal will not comply with the 80% Colorado Labor requirement are required to submit written justification along with the bid submission. (Does not apply to any project that receives federal moneys) *

c. A Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) per C.R.S. 24-103-211, means a business that is incorporated or organized in Colorado or maintains a place of business or has an office in Colorado and is officially registered and verified by the Center for Veteran Enterprise within the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Attach proof of certification along with the bid submission. *

d. Projects estimated to be $1 million or more that do not receive federal funds are required to comply with the State Apprenticeship Utilization requirements C.R.S.

24-92-115

e. Projects estimated to be $500,000 or more that do not receive federal funds are required to comply with the State Prevailing Wage requirements C.R.S. 24-92-201 through 210.

4. BID GUARANTEE: This Bid is accompanied by the required Bid Guarantee. 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. You are authorized to hold said Bid Guarantee for a period of not more than thirty (30) days after the opening of the Bids for the work above indicated, unless the undersigned bidder is awarded the Contract, within said period, in which event the Office of the State Architect, may retain said Bid Guarantee, until the undersigned bidder has executed the required Agreement and furnished the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, and Insurance Policy.

5. TIME OF COMPLETION: The bidder agrees to achieve Substantial Completion of the Project from the date of the Notice to Proceed within the number of calendar days entered above, and in addition, further agrees that the period between Substantial Completion and Final Acceptance of the Project will not exceed the number of calendar days noted above. If awarded the Work, the bidder agrees to begin performance within ten (10) days from the date of the Notice to Proceed subject to Article 46, Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages of the General Conditions of the Contract, and agrees to prosecute the Work with due diligence to completion. The bidder represents that Article 7D of the Contractor’s Agreement (SC-6.21) has been reviewed to determine the type and amount of any liquidated damages that may be specified for this contract.

6. EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: The bidder understands that if this Bid is accepted, bidder must execute the required Agreement and furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy and Certificates of Insurance within ten (10) days from the date of the Notice of Award, and that the bidder will be required to sign to acknowledge and accept the Contract Documents, including the Drawings and Specifications.

7. ALTERNATES: Refer to the Information for Bidders (SC-6.12) for Method of Award for Alternates and use State Form SBP-6.13.1 Bid Alternates form to be submitted with this bid form if alternates are requested by the institution/agency in the solicitation documents.

8. Submit wage rates (direct labor costs) for prime contractor and subcontractor as requested by the institution/agency in the solicitation documents.

9. The right is reserved to waive informalities and to reject any and all Bids.

*Does not apply to projects for Institutions of Higher Education that have opted out of the State Procurement Code.

SIGNATURES: If the Bid is being submitted by a Corporation, the Bid shall be signed by an officer, i.e., President or Vice-President. If a sole proprietorship or a partnership is submitting the Bid, the Bid shall so indicate and be properly signed.

Dated this ________ Day of _______________________ , 20______

THE BIDDER:

By ________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Company Name Address

Phone Number ______________________________ _________________________________________________ City, State Zip Code

By ________________________________________ _________________________________________________ Name (Print) and Title Signature

SBP-6.131

Rev 7/2025 R1

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

BID ALTERNATES

Institution or Agency:

Project No./Project Name:

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Refer to Item #8 in the Instructions to Bidders (SBP-6.12) for additional alternate information.

2. Additive alternates will not be used if deductible alternates are used. Deductible alternates will not be used if additive alternates are used.

3. Refer to the contract documents for thorough description(s) of the alternates.

4. If alternates are accepted, the base bid will be modified by the amount entered below.

ADDITIVE ALTERNATES

Alt. # Description of Additive Alternate Spec. Section Pricing

A.A.1 $

A.A.2 $

A.A.3 $

A.A.4 $

A.A.5 $

A.A.6 $

A.A.7 $

A.A.8 $

A.A.9 $

A.A.10 $

Colorado State University

230126B / RBL Supply Phoenix Valves Replacement

APPENDIX B1 AFB-2026-023-BC

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SBP-6.131

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DEDUCTIVE ALTERNATES

Alt. # Description of Deductive Alternate Spec. Section Pricing

D.A.1

D.A.2 $

D.A.3 $

D.A.4 $

D.A.5 $

D.A.6 $

D.A.7 $

D.A.8 $

D.A.9 $

D.A.10 $

THE BIDDER

BY_________________________________________________________________

Company Name

BY__________________________________________________________________

Signature Date no deduct alternates issued

APPENDIX B3

Rev 7/2025

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

BID BOND

Institution or Agency: Colorado State University

Project No./Project Name: 230126B / RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement AFB-2026-023-BC

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

WHEREAS, hereinafter called the “PRINCIPAL”, is submitting a PROPOSAL for the above described project, to the STATE OF COLORADO, hereinafter called the “OBLIGEE”.

WHEREAS, the Advertisement for Bids has required as a condition of receiving the Proposals that the Principal submit with the PROPOSAL GUARANTY in an amount not less than five per cent (5%) of the Proposal, which sum it is specifically agreed is to be forfeited as Liquidated Damages in the event that the Principal defaults in his obligation as hereinafter specified, and, in pursuance of which Requirement, this Bid is made, executed and delivered.

NOW THEREFORE, the Principal and a corporation of the State of , duly authorized to transact business in Colorado, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Obligee, in the sum of five per cent (5%) of the Principal’s total bid price, lawful money of the United States for the payment of which sum, well and truly to be made to the Obligee, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

FURTHER THAT, a condition of the obligation that the Principal shall maintain his Proposal in full force and effect for thirty (30) days after the opening of the proposals for the project, or, if the Principal’s Proposal is accepted, the Principal shall, within the prescribed time, execute the required Agreement, furnish the required Performance Bond, Labor and Material Payment Bond, Insurance Policy, Certificates of Insurance and Certification and Affidavit Regarding Illegal Aliens, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, and subject to forfeiture upon demand as Liquidated Damages.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF said Principal and Surety have executed this Bond, this ____ day of ________________________, A.D., 20 .

(Corporate Seal) THE PRINCIPAL

Company Name

ATTEST _________________________________________________

Address

City, State Zip Code

By ________________________________________ _________________________________________________

Name (Print) Signature

Name (Print) and Title

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If the “Principal” is doing business as a Corporation, the Bid Bond shall be signed by an officer, i.e., President or Vice President. The signature of the officer shall be attested to by the Secretary and properly sealed.

If the “Principal” is an individual or a partnership, the Bid Bond shall so indicate and be properly signed.

(Corporate Seal) THE SURETY

____________________________________________ By_________________________________________________

Secretary Attorney-in-Fact

THIS BOND MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY POWER OF ATTORNEY, EFFECTIVELY DATED.

FAILURE TO PROVIDE A PROPERLY EXECUTED BID BOND WITH A PROPERLY EXECUTED POWER

OF ATTORNEY WILL RESULT IN THE BIDDER’S PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.

APPENDIX C

State Form SBP–6.18 Issued 8/2023

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

DIRECT LABOR BURDEN CALCULATION

Institution/Agency:

Project No./Name:

This form is required to be submitted for review prior to execution of a construction agreement.

List items below by the percentage of what makes up the total labor overhead; Items include benefits that a contractor pays to employees on their payroll. Examples include taxes, pension cost, health and dental insurance etc. The Labor Burden percentage must be agreed to by both the contractor and Principal Representative and will be included in the contract as part of Exhibit A and will be used in the calculation of any future Change Order Proposals (SC-6.312) Line 2.

Major sub-contractors defined as electricians, plumbers, mechanical contractors, excavators, millwork, concrete, block layers etc. Please provide one (1) Labor Burden Calculation Sheet per contractor and for each sub-contractor. These labor burdens shall be used in the calculation of any future Change Order Proposals (SC-6.312) Line 10.

State reserves the right to require back-up confirmation of all information included in this calculation.

Contractor/Subcontractor Name:

Percent of

Salary Paid

Payroll Taxes

Pension Costs

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Other (Specify) Description: _________________________

Other (Specify) Description: _________________________

Total Labor Burden Percentage: 0%

APPENDIX D

APPLICABLE PREVAILING WAGE RATES AND APPRENTICESHIP CONTRIBUTIONS

The following documents are uploaded to Bidnet and apply to this solicitation:

• Building CO20260024 Larimer County MOD 1.pdf

APPENDIX F

SAMPLE: SC6.21 AND SC6.23 DESIGN/BID/BUILD CONTRACTOR’S AGREEMENT AND

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

• SC6.23 DBB GC_2025.pdf

• SC6.21 DBB A_2026_0.docx

APPENDIX H1

SITE TOUR INFORMATION

The site tour date and time are listed in the AFB Schedule.

The following site walk meeting map has been uploaded to Bidnet:

• 210309A RBL Supply Phoenix Valves Site Visit Map.pdf

APPENDIX H2

PUBLIC BID OPENING INFORMATION

The public bid opening will be held via Microsoft Teams on the date and time listed in the AFB Schedule.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join:

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/254788378927610?p=T

AlUDS1oBOZ5HNtPcZ

Meeting ID: 254 788 378 927 610

Passcode: sb7Ck2ZP

Dial in by phone

+1 970-628-0547,,797594352# United States, Grand

Junction

Phone conference ID: 797 594 352#

APPENDIX H3

SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT FORM

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY

Project Number / Name: 230126B / RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement

Bid Number: AFB-2026-023-BC

Name of Firm:

Address (Street Address):

Address (City, State, Zip):

Name and Title (Contact 1): Telephone Number (Contact 1):

Email Address (Contact 1):

Name and Title (Contact 2): Telephone Number (Contact 2):

Email Address (Contact 2):

APPENDIX H4

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ATTESTATION FORM

(Partnership Format)

Date: ______________________________

By responding to this AFB, the respondent(s) certify that he/she has reviewed the sample contract, and its exhibits contained herein, and is familiar with their terms and conditions and finds them expressly workable without change or modification.

We certify and declare that the foregoing is true and correct.

Subscribed on _______________________________ at ____________________________ Date City

___________________________, State of _______________________________________ County State

1)___________________________________________ Partner Signature

Typed Name:_________________________

2)___________________________________________ Partner Signature

Typed Name:_________________________

Notary:________________________________________________ ________________ Date

Commission Expires:_____________________________________

Note: Add additional signature if there are more than two partners.

(Joint Venture Format)

Date: ______________________

By responding to this AFB, the respondent(s) certify that he/she has reviewed the sample contract, and its exhibits contained herein, and is familiar with their terms and conditions and finds them expressly

Subscribed on _______________________________ at _________________________, ___________________________, State of _____________________________________.

County State

1)_______________________ ______________________ _________________ Venture Partner Binding Signature Date

________________________ Typed Name: _____________________________ Type of Business Title: ____________________________________

Witness Date

Typed Name: _____________________________

2)_______________________ ______________________ _________________ Venture Partner Binding Signature Date

________________________ Typed Name: _____________________________ Type of Business Title: ____________________________________

Witness Date

Typed Name: _____________________________

Note:

1. Add additional venture partners as necessary.

2. Witnesses of venture partners shall be corporate secretary for corporations, partners for partnerships, and notaries for sole proprietorships.

3. Attach venture agreement

4. Type of business shall identify the venture partner as a corporation, venture, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other legal entity.

(CORPORATE FORMAT)

By responding to this AFB, the respondent(s) certify that he/she has reviewed the sample contract, and its exhibits contained herein, and is familiar with their terms and conditions and finds them expressly

___________________________, State of _____________________________________.

Corporate Officer Signature Date

Secretary Date

Note: Use full corporate name and attach corporate seal here.

(SEAL)

(Sole Proprietorship Format)

By responding to this AFB, the respondent(s) certify that he/she has reviewed the sample contract, and its exhibits contained herein, and is familiar with their terms and conditions and finds them expressly workable without change or modification.

___________________________, State of

Respondent Date

Typed Name: ________________________

Notary: ______________________________ ____________________________ Date

Commission Expires: ___________________

APPENDIX H5

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ACKOWLEDGEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Project Name:

230126B / RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement

Bid Number:

AFB-2026-023-BC

GENERAL CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFIRM: YES NO

Contractor shall not have been previously terminated by the State for non-performance on a State Buildings contract or procurement.

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

Demonstrated specific contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity for at least two (2) projects each in excess of $500,000.00 (hard costs), utilizing the expertise present in their Colorado Office

Demonstrated bonding capability up to $500,000.00 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads; provide letter from surety that affirms this capacity.

Attended and signed in at the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

Name: ___________________________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________________

APPENDIX H6

PROJECT BIDDING DOCUMENTS

• 230126B RBL UC-7 5 YEAR MAINTENANCE GRANT-YEAR 4.pdf (Drawings)

• 230126B RBL UC-7 100% Spec - RBL UC-7 Air Valve Replacement.pdf