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OSA-AFB-1 pg. 1

REV 7/2025

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Design / Bid / Build State of Colorado

Colorado Mesa University

Notice Number: CMU 2886-1

Project Number: 2026-043 Project Title: Mass Communication System Phase 1 Estimated Project Cost: 1,869,809

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 require the general contractor to which the contract is awarded to submit, at

OSA-AFB-1 pg. 2 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.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Introduction

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The State of Colorado, Colorado Mesa University is soliciting bids from qualified contractors for the Mass Communication System project.

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has been awarded grant funding to support a campus-wide initiative to modernize and enhance its fire alarm and mass notification systems.

This investment is intended to strengthen campus safety infrastructure, improve emergency communication capabilities, and enhance the University’s ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

The project will be implemented in phases, with Phase 1 focusing on the replacement and modernization of fire alarm and emergency notification systems in multiple campus buildings. These improvements will provide enhanced system reliability, improved emergency notification capabilities, and a foundation for future campus-wide safety enhancements.

This solicitation encompasses Bid Package Phase 1 only. Phase 2 will be issued under a separate solicitation at a later date.

Scope of Services

Colorado Mesa University has been awarded grant funding to support a campus-wide initiative to enhance fire alarm and mass notification systems. This investment will strengthen campus safety infrastructure, improve emergency communication capabilities, and provide a more coordinated response to critical incidents. Phase 1 of the project will focus on upgrading fire alarm and emergency notification systems in multiple campus buildings, establishing a foundation for continued safety improvements throughout the University.

• Tomlinson Library

• Confluence Hall

• Dominguez Hall

• Escalante Hall

• Houston Hall

• Fine Arts

• Wubben Science Center

Confluence Hall

1. Add carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code, Section 915.

2. Add Local Operating Console (for Mass Notification) to be brought online at a future date.

3. Change the FIRE label to ALERT on existing notification appliances.

4. Connect fire alarm panel to dedicated Notifier fire alarm network

Tomlinson Library

1. Add carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code, Section 915.

2. Add Local Operating Console (for Mass Notification) to be brought online at a future date.

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3. Change the FIRE label to ALERT on existing notification appliances.

4. Reconfigure existing fire alarm network connection to remove it from passing through CMU network switches to create a standalone fire alarm network.

Dominguez Hall

1. Add DVC and amplifiers to existing Notifier 3030 Fire Alarm Control Panel

2. Demolish all existing horns and strobes. Paint and patch demolished locations.

3. Install all new speakers and strobes with new wire throughout building.

4. Add carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code, Section 915.

5. Replace required initiating devices on a one-for-one basis.

6. Remove non-required initiating devices. Paint and patch demolished locations.

7. Add Local Operating Console (for Mass Notification) to be brought online at a future date.

8. Reconfigure existing fire alarm network connection to remove it from passing through CMU network switches to create a standalone fire alarm network.

Escalante Hall

1. Add DVC and amplifiers to existing Notifier 3030 Fire Alarm Control Panel

2. Demolish all existing horns and strobes. Paint and patch demolished locations.

3. Install all new speakers and strobes with new wire throughout building.

4. Add carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code, Section 915.

5. Replace required initiating devices on a one-for-one basis.

6. Remove non-required initiating devices. Paint and patch demolished locations.

7. Add Local Operating Console (for Mass Notification) to be brought online at a future date.

8. Reconfigure existing fire alarm network connection to remove it from passing through CMU network switches to create a standalone fire alarm network.

Houston Hall

1. Replace existing Notifier 320 with new Notifier 3030 Fire Alarm Control Panel with voice evacuation and network capabilities.

2. Demolish all existing horns and strobes. Paint and patch demolished locations.

3. Install all new speakers and strobes with new wire throughout building.

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4. Add carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code, Section 915.

5. Replace required initiating devices on a one-for-one basis.

6. Remove non-required initiating devices. Paint and patch demolished locations.

7. Add Local Operating Console (for Mass Notification) to be brought online at a future date.

8. Reconfigure existing fire alarm network connection to remove it from passing through CMU network switches to create a standalone fire alarm network.

Wubben Science Center

Remove and properly dispose of the existing system in its entirety. Furnish and install a complete new system, including all required equipment, components, and wiring. Existing pathways and conduit may be reused where suitable and compliant with applicable codes and installation requirements.

Fine Arts

Completely remove and dispose of the existing system. Furnish and install a new, fully operational system, including all necessary equipment, components, and wiring. Existing pathways and conduit may be reused where appropriate, provided they meet applicable codes and installation requirements.

Alternate: University Center System Upgrade

Contractor to provide a budget number for upgrade of University Center fire alarm/mass notification system. The system in this building is deficient in audibility. Speakers are to be added to provide NFPA 72 compliant audibility and intelligibility throughout the building. Relays are to be added to shunt background music when the fire alarm/MNS system is activated.

The scope of work is to include all work necessary to bring the system at the University Center into compliance. Contractor shall include installation, parts, testing and wiring.

Notes and Deliverables

• All work shall comply with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements.

• Final commissioning and testing of installed systems will be completed per project specifications.

• Any deviations, substitutions, or scope clarifications must be submitted in writing for approval.

• The selected contractor is responsible for disposal and clean up at all site locations, including dumpster rental and removal.

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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.

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. 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 contracting experience in projects of similar scope and complexity for at least two (2) projects each in excess of $ 2,500,000 (hard costs), utilizing the expertise present in their Colorado Office; and

4. Demonstrated bonding capability up to $ 5,000,000 for an individual project coincidentally with current and anticipated workloads; provide letter from surety that affirms this capacity.

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

https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com

PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE TOUR

A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at:

Building Address: University Center 1455 12th St Grand Junction CO Room 224 Date/Time October 22, 2026, at 3:30pm MST https://www.coloradomesa.edu/campus-info/documents/campusmap.pdf

SCHEDULE

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/campus-info/documents/campusmap.pdf

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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 10/19/2026 Pre-Bid Conference and Site Tour 10/22/2026 at 3:30 pm MST Request for Clarifications Due 10/27/2026 at 11 am MST Final Addendum Issued (anticipated) 10/30/2026 Bid Submittals Due (date and Time) 11/9/2026 at 11 am MST Award Intent Notification (anticipated) 11/16/2026 est Contract Approval (anticipated) December 2026 Anticipated Construction Start May 25, 2027 Anticipated Construction Finish August 2, 2027

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 issued under numerically sequenced addenda.

Owner initiated changes to this AFB will be posted in the form of addenda on Bidnet/Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS).

Questions and requests for clarification 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

Tracey Cornwell Purchasing Specialist/Buyer tcornwell@coloradomesa.edu

Name:

Agency: Email Address:

Phone: 970.248.1443

BIDDING

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

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An electronic copy of the bid submittal is due 11/6/2026 and shall be received no later than 11:00AM/MST and shall be accepted via https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com as described in the Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12). Bid submittals and shall be submitted/accepted via https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com 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) Bid Bond (SBP-6.14) Bid Alternates (SBP-6.131) Unit Pricing

(SBP-6.133)

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

BID OPENING

Opening of the bid submittals will open via https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com.

APPENDICES:

Appendix A: Information for Bidders (SBP-6.12) Appendix B: Bid Form (SBP-6.13) Appendix B1: Bid Alternates (SBP-6.131) 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: Applicable Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship and Fringe

Rates Appendix E: Sample: Apprenticeship Utilization Certifications (SBP-2.1) Appendix F: Sample: SC6.21 and SC6.23 Design/Bid/Build Contractor’s

Agreement and General Conditions of the Contract) https://www.rockymountainbidsystem.com/

SBP-6.12 Page 1 of 2 Rev. 05/2024

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAMS

INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS

Institution or Agency: Colorado Mesa University Project No./Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

1. BID FORM: Bidders are required to use the Bid form attached to the bidding documents. 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, and in addition, the bidder is required to indicate the period of time to finally complete the project from Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance, also 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:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION TO BOX.COM

Send an email to [Insert Box.Com email address], attaching the bid as a zip folder. Bids sent by other methods will not be accepted. The zip folder must be titled with the Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number, IFB Title, and the Offeror’s name as noted below:

Insert IFB number here_ Insert IFB Title here_ Company Name

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: The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that 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 satisfactory for the State. Noncompliance requires the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive.

5. TAXES: The bidder’s attention is called to the fact that 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.

SBP-6.12 Page 2 of 2 Rev. 05/2024

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, deducted in numerical order in which they are listed in the alternates bid 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 plus all additive alternates added in the numerical order in which they are listed in the alternates bid 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.

10. NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR’S SETTLEMENT – Agencies/institutions must indicate in the initial Solicitation

(Advertisement for Bids, Documented Quotes, or Requests for Proposals) whether settlement will be advertised in newspapers or electronic media.

State Form SBP-6.13 Rev 07/2022

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAMS

BID

Institution/Agency: Colorado Mesa University

Project No./Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

Bidder Acknowledges Receipt of Addenda Numbers:

Bidder Anticipates Services outside the United States or Colorado:* No ☐ Yes ☐ If Yes see 3A below Bidder will comply with 80% Colorado Labor on project above $500,000: Yes☐ No ☐ If No see 3B below Bidder is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business:* No ☐ Yes ☐ If Yes see 3C below

Base Bid $

(Refer to Bid Alternate Form SC-6.13.1 Attached, If Applicable)

Bidder’s Time of Completion

a. Time Period from Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion:

b. Time Period from Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance:

c. 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) *

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

State Form SBP-6.13 Rev 07/2022 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:

Company Name Address (including city, state and zip)

Phone number:

Name (Print) and Title Signature

SBP –6.131

Issued 8/2023

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

BID ALTERNATES FORM

Institution/Agency: Colorado Mesa University Project No./Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

Additive alternates will not be used if deductible alternates are used and deductible alternates will not be used if additive alternates are used.

Additive Alternates (If Applicable) Refer to specification section for descriptions of add alternates. If the add alternates are accepted, the base bid would be modified by the amount entered by the bidder.

A.A. No. 1 Add $ A.A. No. 2 Add $ A.A. No. 3 Add $ A.A. No. 4 Add $ A.A. No. 5 Add $ A.A. No. 6 Add $ A.A. No. 7 Add $ A.A. No. 8 Add $ A.A. No. 9 Add $ A.A. No. 10 Add $

Deductive Alternates (If Applicable)

Refer to specification section for descriptions of the deductive alternates. If the deductive alternates are accepted, the base bid would be modified by the amount entered by the bidder.

D.A. No. 1 Deduct $ D.A. No. 2 Deduct $ D.A. No. 3 Deduct $ D.A. No. 4 Deduct $ D.A. No. 5 Deduct $ D.A. No. 6 Deduct $ D.A. No. 7 Deduct $ D.A. No. 8 Deduct $ D.A. No. 9 Deduct $ D.A. No. 10 Deduct $

THE BIDDER:

Company Name

Signature Date

State Form SBP–6.133 Issued 7/2022

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

UNIT PRICING FORM

Institution/Agency: Colorado Mesa University Project No./Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

The unit prices below shall be used to determine adjustment to the contract sum when changes in the work involving said items are deemed necessary.

Unit Prices shall apply until the date of contract completion established at the time of Notice to Proceed.

All unit prices shall include the pro-rata share of all costs of materials, equipment and disposal required to complete the work item. Overhead, profit and bond will be calculated per Change Order Proposal form SC- 6.312.

(Note: Architect/Engineer should complete a brief description below based on their complete description provided in Division 01 of their specification before inserting into the solicitation)

UNIT PRICING

Number Description Unit of Measure

Unit Price

U1 $

U2 $

U3 $

U4 $

U5 $

U6 $

U7 $

U8 $

U9 $

U10 $

THE BIDDER:

Company Name

Signature Date

Tracey Cornwell Inserted Text

SBP-6.13

Rev 7/2025

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

BID BOND

Institution or Agency: Colorado Mesa University

Project No./Project Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

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

SBP-6.13

Rev 7/2025

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.

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: Colorado Mesa University Project No./Name: CMU 2886-1 2026-043

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%

SC-6.21

Rev. 07/2022

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S AGREEMENT

DESIGN/BID/BUILD (D/B/B)

(STATE FORM SC-6.21)

STATE AGENCY: Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name

DEPARTMENT ID: XXXX

CONTRACT ID #: Insert CMS Number & Encumbrance Number

PROJECT #: Insert OSC Project Number

PROJECT NAME: Insert Project Name as provided by the State Controller's Office

VENDOR NAME: Insert Contractor's full Legal Name including "Inc.", "LLC" etc.

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STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

(STATE FORM SC-6.21)

TABLE OF CONTENTS… ................................................................................................................. Page Table of Contents for the entire Agreement is located in THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE

CONTRACTOR’S DESIGN/BID/BUILD (D/B/B) AGREEMENT (SC-6.23)

SIGNATURE PAGE

RECITALS:

1 ARTICLE 1 PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK

2 ARTICLE 2 PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

3 ARTICLE 3 TIME OF COMPLETION

4 ARTICLE 4 ESSENTIAL CONDITION

5 ARTICLE 5 CONTRACT SUM

6 ARTICLE 6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

7 ARTICLE 7 OPTIONAL PROVISIONS AND ELECTIONS

7.1 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 2: Execution, Correlation, Intent of Documents, Communication and Cooperation

7.2 MODIFICATION 1 OF ARTICLE 27: Labor and Wages

7.3 MODIFICATION 2 OF ARTICLE 27: Labor and Wages

7.4 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 39: Non-Binding Dispute Resolution – Facilitated Negotiations

7.5 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 45: Guarantee Inspections After Completion

7.6 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 46: Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages

8 ARTICLE 8 NOTICE IDENTIFICATION

EXHIBIT A: CONTRACTORS BID ..................................................................................................... A EXHIBIT B: PERFORMANCE BOND ................................................................................................. B EXHIBIT C: LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND ..................................................................... C EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE(S) ......................................................................................... D EXHIBIT E: BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE POLICY .......................................................................... E EXHIBIT F: STATE SALES AND USE TAX FORM ................................................................................. F

EXHIBIT G: APPLICABLE PREVAILING WAGE DETERMINATIONS AND APPRENTICESHIP

CONTRIBUTION RATES ................................................................................................................ G EXHIBIT H: APPRENTICESHIP UTILIZATION CERTIFICATIONS ........................................................... H

SUPPLEMENTARY GENERAL CONDITIONS: FEDERAL PROVISIONS

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SIGNATURE PAGE

THE PARTIES HERETO HAVE EXECUTED THIS CONTRACT

Each person signing this Agreement represents and warrants that the signer is duly authorized to execute this Agreement and to bind the Party authorizing such signature.

*Persons signing for Contractor hereby swear and affirm that they are authorized to act on Contractor’s behalf and acknowledge that the State is relying on their representations to that effect. Principal is not a recognized title and will not be accepted.

Project Number/Name: Insert OSC Project Number followed by Project Name Contract ID No.: Insert CMS Number & Encumbrance Number

CONTRACTOR

INSERT-Legal Name of Contractor

By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Contractor

Date: _________________________

Jared S. Polis, Governor

INSERT-Name of Agency or IHE INSERT-Name & Title of Head of Agency or IHE

By: Name & Title of Person Signing for Agency or IHE

DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL & ADMINISTRATION

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM State Architect (or authorized delegate)

By: Name & Title of SBP Delegate

In accordance with §24-30-202, C.R.S., this Contract is not valid until signed and dated below by the State Controller (or an authorized delegate) or the Title of IHE CFO per the Fiscal Rules of the individual Institution of Higher Education

STATE CONTROLLER

Robert Jaros, CPA, MBA, JD

By:___________________________________________ Name of Agency or IHE Delegate-Please delete if contract will be routed to OSC for approval

Effective Date:_____________________

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STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD (D/B/B) AGREEMENT

Department ID: Insert Dept. Code Contract ID #: Insert Contract ID Project #: Insert Project #

1. PARTIES. THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the STATE OF COLORADO, acting by and through the Insert Department's or IHE's Full Legal Name hereinafter referred to as the Principal Representative, and Insert Contractor's full Legal Name including "Inc.", "LLC" etc. having its offices at Street address, City, State and Zip Codehereinafter referred to as the Architect/Engineer.

2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND NOTICE OF NONLIABILITY. This Agreement shall not be effective or enforceable until it is approved and signed by the State Controller or its designee (hereinafter called the “Effective Date”), but shall be effective and enforceable thereafter in accordance with its provisions. The State shall not be bound by any provision of this Contract before the Effective Date, and shall have no obligation to pay Architect/Engineer for any Work performed or expense incurred before the Effective Date.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, the Principal Representative intends to procure Insert Project Name as provided by the State Controller's Office hereinafter called the Project; and

WHEREAS, authority exists in the Law and Funds have been budgeted, appropriated, and otherwise made available, and a sufficient unencumbered balance thereof remains available for payment.

WITNESSETH, that the State of Colorado and the Contractor agree as follows:

1 ARTICLE 1 PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK

The Contractor shall perform all of the Work required for the complete and prompt execution of everything described or shown in, or reasonably implied from the Contract Documents for the above referenced Project.

2 ARTICLE 2 PROVISIONS OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contractor agrees to perform the Work to the highest industry standards and to the satisfaction of the State of Colorado and its Architect/Engineer in strict accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents.

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3 ARTICLE 3 TIME OF COMPLETION

The Contractor agrees to Substantially Complete the Project within calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed, in addition, the Contractor agrees to finally complete the Project from Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance within calendar days for a total time of completion of the entire Project of calendar days. The Contractor shall perform the Work with due diligence to completion.

4 ARTICLE 4 ESSENTIAL CONDITION

Timely completion of the Project is an essential condition of this Agreement. The Contractor shall be subject to any liquidated damages described in Article 7.6 for failure to satisfactorily complete the Work within the time periods in Article 3 above.

5 ARTICLE 5 CONTRACT SUM

The Contractor shall be paid for the performance of this Agreement, subject to any additions and deductions as provided for in Articles 32, 34 and 35 of The General Conditions of the Construction Contract SC-6.23, the sum of INSERT DOLLAR VALUE WRITTEN IN WORDS DOLLARS AND NO/100

Description of Work/Date Dollar Amount Base Contract Amount Alt. #01 Alt. #02 etc.

etc.

Total Contract Sum -$

6 ARTICLE 6 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents, as enumerated in Article 1.1 of The General Conditions of the Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build (D/B/B) Agreement SC-6.23, are all essential parts of this Agreement and are fully incorporated herein.

7 ARTICLE 7 OPTIONAL PROVISIONS AND ELECTIONS

The provisions of this Article 7 alter the Articles (The General Conditions of the Contractor’s Design/Bid/Build Agreement SC-6.23) or enlarge upon them as indicated:

The Principal Representative and or the State Buildings Program shall mark boxes and initial where applicable.

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7.1 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 2: Execution, Correlation, Intent of Documents, Communication and Cooperation.

If the box below is marked, certification of apprenticeship utilization is required for all mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, electrical and plumbing work on the project.

☐ ______ Principal Representative initial

7.2 MODIFICATION 1 OF ARTICLE 27: Labor and Wages

If the box is marked, the Federal Davis-Bacon Act shall be applicable to the Project. The minimum wage rates to be paid on the Project shall be furnished by the Principal Representative and included in the Contract Documents.

☐ ______ Principal Representative initial

7.3 MODIFICATION 2 OF ARTICLE 27: Labor and Wages

If the box is marked, the State prevailing wage statute shall be applicable to the Project. The minimum wage rates to be paid on the Project shall be furnished by the Principal Representative and included in the Contract Documents.

☐ ______ Principal Representative initial

7.4 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 39: Non-Binding Dispute Resolution – Facilitated Negotiations

If the box is marked, and initialed by the State as noted, the requirement to participate in facilitated negotiations shall be deleted from this Contract. Article 39, Non-Binding Dispute Resolution – Facilitated Negotiations, shall be deleted in its entirety and all references to the right to the same where ever they appear in the contract shall be similarly deleted.

The box may be marked only for projects with an estimated value of less than $500,000.

☐ ______ Principal Representative initial

7.5 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 45: Guarantee Inspections After Completion

If the box below is marked the six month guarantee inspection is not required.

☐ ______ Principal Representative initial

7.6 MODIFICATION OF ARTICLE 46: Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages

If an amount is indicated immediately below, liquidated damages shall be applicable to this Project as, and to, the extent shown below. Where an amount is indicated below, liquidated damages shall be assessed in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of The General Conditions of the Design/Bid/Build Agreement Article 46, Time of Completion And Liquidated Damages, in the amounts and as here indicated. The election of liquidated damages shall limit and control the parties right to damages as the State’s sole and exclusive remedy for delay.

7.6.1 Inability To Use The Project

For the inability to use the Project, for each day after the number of calendar days specified in the Contractor’s bid for the Project and the Agreement for achievement of Substantial Completion, until the day that the Project has achieved Substantial Completion and the Notice of Substantial Completion is issued, the Contractor agrees that an amount equal Insert dollar value written in words Dollars ($ ).).) shall be assessed against Contractor from amounts due and payable to the Contractor under the Contract, or the Contractor and the Contractor’s Surety shall pay to

Rev. 07/2022 5 the Principal Representative such sum for any deficiency, if amounts on account thereof are deducted from remaining amounts due, but amounts remaining are insufficient to cover the entire assessment.

7.6.2 Damages Related to Extended Closeout

For damages related to or arising from additional administrative, technical, supervisory and professional expenses related to and arising from the extended closeout period, for each day in excess of the number of calendar days specified in the Contractor’s bid for the Project and the Agreement to finally complete the Project as defined by the issuance of the Notice of Final Acceptance (after the issuance of the final Notice of Substantial Completion), the Contractor agrees that an amount equal to Insert dollar value written in words Dollars ($ ). shall be assessed against Contractor from amounts due and payable to the Contractor under the Contract, or the Contractor and the Contractor’s Surety shall pay to the Principal Representative such sum for any deficiency, if amounts on account thereof are deducted from remaining amounts due but amounts remaining are insufficient to cover the entire assessment.

8 ARTICLE 8 NOTICE IDENTIFICATION

All Notices pertaining to General Conditions or otherwise required to be given shall be transmitted in writing, to the individuals at the addresses listed below, and shall be deemed duly given when received by the parties at their addresses below or any subsequent persons or addresses provided to the other party in writing.

NOTICE TO PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE:

Insert Name of Individual acting on the PR behalf Insert Street Address City, State Zip Code Insert email address

With copies to State Buildings Program (or Delegate)

Insert Name of Individual acting on OSA/SBP behalf Insert Street Address

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR:

Insert Name of Individual acting on the contractor behalf Insert Street Address

With copies to:

File

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT A: CONTRACTORS BID

CONTRACTOR’S BID (Form SBP-6.13) Bid Alternates (Form SBP-6.131) Unit Pricing (Form SBP-6.133) Bid Bond (Form SBP-6.14) Labor Burden Calculation (Form SBP-6.18)

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT B: PERFORMANCE BOND

PERFORMANCE BOND (Form SC-6.22)

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT C: LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND

LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND (Form SC-6.221)

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT D: INSURANCE CERTIFICATE(S)

INSURANCE CERTIFICATE(S) (attached)

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

CONTRACTOR'S DESIGN/BID/BUILD AGREEMENT

EXHIBIT E: BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE POLICY

BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE POLICY: COORDINATION OF APPROVED BUILDING CODES, PLAN REVIEWS AND BUILDING INSPECTIONS (as applicable)