REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL RENOVATION

ARCHITECTURAL AND

ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

FOR

DENVER BOND OFFICE AND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

AND INFRASTRUCTURE

SOLICITATION NO. 202684561

DATE OF ISSUANCE: JUNE 1, 2026

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER

DENVER BOND OFFICE AND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTICE OF INVITATION

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

SECTION 2 – TENTATIVE SELECTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 3 – OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

A. Project Overview B. Project Budget C. Project Justification D. Description For Design Services (See Attachment 1 for a Detailed Scope of Work) E. Design Consultants F. Project Delivery Method G. Coordination H. Standards and Guidelines I. Schedules and Milestones

SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION 5 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contract Management B. RFQ Administration C. Addenda D. Applicable Laws E. Verification of Information F. Colorado Open Records Act G. Contract Review H. Insurance and Indemnification I. No Discrimination in Employment J. Rules and Regulations Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity K. Submission Ownership, Use and Rights L. ADA Compliance

SECTION 6 - MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERRPISE (MWBE) PROGRAM ...10

SECTION 7 – SELECTION PROCESS

A. Selection Process Overview B. City Selection Committee C. Evaluation Criteria

SECTION 8 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Tab 1 Letter of Transmittal and Required Documents Tab 2 Team Qualifications – Firms and Individual Key Personnel Tab 4 Project Organization and Approach Tab 5 Project Risks Tab 6 Team Innovative Design Solutions and Approach to Innovative Project Delivery Tab 7 Design Schedule Tab 8 MWBE Responsiveness Requirements Tab 9 Sample Agreement Review

Attachments

RFQ – Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation Design Page 3 June 1, 2026

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER

DENVER BOND OFFICE AND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

NOTICE OF INVITATION

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL RENOVATION

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

SOLICITATION NO. 202684561

The Denver Bond Office (“DBO”) and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (“DOTI”) has issued a Request for Qualifications (the “RFQ”) for Architectural and Engineering Professional Design Services for the Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation Project. The complete RFQ documents will be available for download at:

www.bidnetdirect.com//cityandcountyofdenverdoti, reference solicitation no. 202684561.

Vibrant Bond Program Approved by voters in 2025, the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond Program is delivering 58 major projects across Denver, including libraries, parks and recreation centers, cultural facilities, affordable housing, improved streets and bridges, a family health clinic, a children’s advocacy center, and much more – without adding any new taxes.

This bond program was informed by direct community input from thousands of Denverites and community leaders.

The City will build the projects in this bond over six years from 2026 to 2031. Learn more at Vibrant Denver Bond.

General Statement of Work: (See Attachment 1 for a Detailed Scope of Work) This project will renovate and rehabilitate the existing Boettcher Concert Hall on the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. The renovation will include critical repairs, system upgrades, and address program needs.

The Boettcher Concert Hall Project will renovate the existing facility to address building systems and finishes that have exceeded their useful life. The project scope includes upgrades to HVAC, fire protection, life safety, data, technology, stage lighting, and audiovisual systems, along with new interior finishes, seating, and acoustic improvements. Floor plan modifications will improve circulation, operational functionality, ADA compliance, and integrate an education component. Exterior improvements, including roofing and façade repairs or replacement, will be included as required. The project will also evaluate and design a pavilion expansion for patron use, along with a west-side addition intended to activate the adjacent sculpture park. See Attachment 1 for full scope of work.

A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held at 8:00 a.m. local time, June 9, 2026, via teleconference – Details to access the meeting can be found on the project page at Do Business with DOTI. Interested firms are encouraged to attend. Consultants are responsible for any information conveyed at this meeting.

Optional Site Visit: An optional site visit will be held on June 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., local time.

Please R.S.V.P on the project page at Do Business with DOTI to receive the site visit details via email.

Deadline to Submit Questions: June 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.

Submittals must be received by 2:00 p.m. local time on July 21, 2026 via the online electronic bid service through www.bidnetdirect.com//cityandcountyofdenverdoti. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Participation: Pursuant to Article III of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C) the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO) has established the following participation requirement for this project:

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19% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

The participation requirement must be met with certified firms, §§ 28-62, 28-66, D.R.M.C., found in the Small Business Certification and Contract Management System, or through the demonstration of a sufficient good faith effort. §§ 28-60, 28-64, D.R.M.C. The project is subject to additional requirements pursuant to the D.R.M.C.

Miscellaneous:

City contracts are subject to payment of City Minimum Wage established pursuant to Section 20-82 through 20- 84 D.R.M.C.

As the City’s best interests may appear, the City Engineer reserves the right to waive informalities in, and to reject any or all, submittals/proposals.

Publication Dates: June 1, 2026 Published In: Do Business with DOTI, BidNet https://denver.mwdbe.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?tn=denver https://denver.mwdbe.com/FrontEnd/SearchCertifiedDirectory.asp?tn=denver

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CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER

DENVER BOND OFFICE AND

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

BOETTCHER CONCERT HALL RENOVATION

ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

SOLICITATION NO. 202684561

SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is issued for Architectural and Engineering Professional Design Services for the project named above. Firms submitting a Response to the RFQ will be asked at a minimum to state their qualifications, understanding/experience relating to the project and offer their methodology for meeting the scope of services defined below. The competitive selection process provided for under this soliciation will focus on the qualifications and prior history of performance on similar projects of each prime firm and the members of the prime firm’s proposed team. Denver Bond Office (“DBO”) will review submitted Qualifications and will determine a short-list of firms that will be asked to participate in an Interview/Presentation.

SECTION 2 – TENTATIVE SELECTION SCHEDULE

Tentative Selection Schedule

Advertise and Issue RFQ ............................................................................................... June 1, 2026 Pre-Submittal Meeting (8:00 a.m. local time) ............................................................... June 9, 2026 Optional Site Visit (10:00 a.m.– 12:00 p.m. local time)……………………………...June 10, 2026 Deadline to Submit Questions (2:00 p.m. local time). ................................................ June 29, 2026 Final addendum Issued…………………………………………………………………July 7, 2026 Responses (Submittal) to RFQ (2:00 p.m. local time). ................................................ July 21, 2026 Shortlist Notifications ................................................................................................ August 7, 2026 Interviews. ............................................................................................................... August 13, 2026 Tentative Notice of Selection .................................................................................. August 17, 2026 Anticipated NTP for Services ................................................................................... November 2026

SECTION 3 – OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND

A. Project Overview The City and County of Denver (City) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications from Design Teams to provide Architectural and Engineering Professional Services for the Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation at 1000 14th

Street, Denver, CO. This project will renovate and rehabilitate the existing Boettcher Concert Hall on the Denver Center for the Performing Arts Campus. Generally, the renovation will address major systems and finishes that are beyond their useful life.

The primary focus of Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation Project includes renovation of the existing building to upgrade HVAC systems, upgrade fire and other life safety building system upgrades, new interior finishes, data and technology upgrades. This project will include exterior work on the roofing and associated accessories.

All improvements must meet current code and ordinance requirements, including Denver amendments, as well as LEED Gold, per Executive Order 123. Construction will likely be in a single phase with construction delivery method potentially to be CM/GC.

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B. Project Budget Total project budget is estimated at $120,000,000.00.

C. Project Justification The Boettcher Concert Hall was the first “in the round” symphony hall in the United States. It was last renovated in 1993. The Concert Hall is over 45 years old and is not up to current building standards. The building will require necessary capital improvements to bring the building up to current functionality, code and energy standards. Many critical building systems (i.e. electrical, lighting, telecommunications, security and card access systems, mechanical, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems) are outdated and require upgrades.

D. Description For Design Services (See Attachment 1 for a Detailed Scope of Work) The anticipated scope of services for the Boettcher Concert Hall Project includes but is not limited to:

Schematic Design o Preliminary selections of major building systems and construction materials o Preliminary renderings, elevations, and outline specifications o Sustainability / LEED charrette

Design Development o Illustrate and describe the refinement of the design of the Project, establishing the scope, relationships, forms, size, and appearance of the Project o Completed code analysis o MEP equipment layout

Interior Design Services o Selection of interior finishes and color schedule o Alternate - Coordination, documentation and specification of new Concert Hall seating

Construction Documents o Set forth in detail the requirements for construction of the Project o Establish in detail the quality of levels of materials and systems required for the Project o Review of cost estimates

Bidding and Negotiations o Review substitutions; prepare and issue addenda in response to bidder questions. Provide clarifications and interpretations of the documents Construction Administration Services o Review and respond to Request for Information (RFIs), issue Supplemental Instructions (ASIs), process contractor submittals, review contractor proposed change orders, review payment applications, observe the work in progress for conformance with the contract documents

Project closeout o Punch list(s), review requests for substantial and final completion

Energy / Operating Cost Analysis and LEED Certification o Energy modeling, administrative components associated with LEED certification

Public Art o Review and coordinate activities to assist the City in implementing the Public Art Program o Coordination with placement and securing of art may be required

Construction / Site Permitting o Respond to building department review comments

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The Design Team shall be responsible for providing the services indicated above for the complete building design and construction contract administration. The Design Team shall coordinate with Public Art process if determined these schedules will align.

Per the City’s Executive Order No. 123, the Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation Project is required to achieve LEED Gold certification. Reference CCD Executive Order Number 123 for all requirements pertaining to LEED and sustainability.

Attachment 1 – Scope of Work details the types of work required for the project design inclusive of the regulatory process requirements for design approval.

E. Design Consultants The following is a list of disciplines that each Design Team shall consider when assembling qualifications and proposals for the scope of work described herein. This list is a suggestion and can be modified as deemed necessary based upon the scope of work for the project.

Architectural Acoustic Consultant/Engineer Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) LEED / Sustainability Consultant Structural Engineer Lighting and Lighting Controls Low Voltage Consultant Security, Access Controls, Voice & Data Telecommunications, Audio / Cideo / CATV Building Code Consultant Fire Protection Engineer Cost Estimator Civil Engineer ADA Consultant*

* ADA compliance is a high priority for all new construction and renovation. The Design Team will need to include an ADA Consultant to review the design for ADA compliance at key milestones. The ADA Consultant will also need to provide periodic site observations during construction and a final site observation to ensure construction compliance with ADA requirements.

A Geotechnical Engineering study (if required) and Materials Testing / Special Inspections will be contracted separately from this scope of work.

F. Project Delivery Method The resulting construction documents produced shall be used to obtain required construction permits as well as for the procurement of construction services. The City is currently evaluating that the project will be formally procured utilizing Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) delivery method for construction. The Design Team will be expected to coordinate throughout the pre-construction services period with the selected CM/GC should that delivery method be ultimately chosen.

G. Coordination Coordination meetings with City agencies, utility companies, and other City Consultants (including Technology Consultants), to user groups shall be a continuing work item for the design firm(s) from the ‘Notice to Proceed’ through program review, schematic design, design development, construction documents, construction, project closeout and warranty phases. The design firm(s) shall comply with all provisions of all related codes, standards, City Ordinances and Regulations.

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H. Standards and Guidelines For current information regarding the Building Code for the City and County of Denver, please visit the website at:

www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-development-services/help-me-find-/building-codes-and-policies.html

I. Schedules and Milestones This project is schedule driven and is a priority of the City’s to be designed and constructed in the most efficient manner possible. Cost estimates will be required at 100% Schematic Design, 100% Design Development and at 70% Construction Documents and final GMP should CM/GC be selected as the project delivery method.

Design firm(s) will not be allowed to proceed to the next design phase without written approval from DBO Project Manager.

If CM/GC is ultimately chosen by the City as the project delivery method, the Contractor is expected to be procured and begin preconstruction services in Q2 2027. The construction phase is expected to begin on June 1, 2028.

SECTION 4 - SCOPE OF WORK

See Attachment 1 – Scope of Work

SECTION 5 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Contract Management The City and County of Denver, Denver Bond Office will manage and administer the contract. The DBO Project Manager (“PM”) is the City representative authorized to administer the agreement contemplated hereunder and directs and approves all services provided and work performed hereunder. The DBO PM is:

Denver Bond Office Project Manager 201 W Colfax Avenue, Dept. 1010 Denver, CO 80202

In accordance with the City Charter, DOTI is charged with the management and control of public improvement projects. It is the City’s expectation that this RFQ and selection process will result in the selection of a Consultant and affiliated team to be retained in a professional capacity for the development and execution of the anticipated professional services described herein.

This RFQ solicitation is issued by DOTI pursuant to the authority vested in the Manager by the Charter of the City and County of Denver. As its best interests may appear, the City Engineer reserves the right to terminate, modify or suspend the process, reject any or all submittals, modify the terms and conditions of this selection process, and/or waive informalities in any submission.

The awarded contract will be administered by: The Denver Bond Office

The Consultant shall be directed by the DBO PM and work closely with DBO, City regulatory agencies, and other regulatory agencies throughout the Project duration. The DBO PM shall have the right to reject inaccurate or substandard work and cause such rejected work to be satisfactorily corrected without additional cost to the City.

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B. RFQ Administration The City Engineer hereby designates Michele Foust, Denver Bond Office and Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Contract Administration, to serve in the capacity of administrator for this selection process and will be responsible for coordination of the procedures and rules specified in this RFQ, managing this process and all other matters related to this process. In conducting the process in a fair and equitable manner, the administrator will serve as the primary intermediary between the design professionals, the City, and the members of the Selection Committee.

All inquiries and questions regarding this RFQ shall be directed to Michele Foust in the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure in writing via email at doti.procurement@denvergov.org. Any Consultant that contacts any member of the Selection Committee, other than the designated contact, from the date of issuance of the RFQ and prior to the completion of the selection process may be disqualified from further participation in the selection process, at the City’s sole discretion.

C. Addenda As the City may require, addenda may be issued to supplement this RFQ. Any Consultant who downloads the RFQ from BidNet shall receive automated notification of issued addenda. It shall be conclusively presumed that the Consultant did, before submitting a response to the RFQ, register and download the RFQ documents from BidNet, read all addenda, posted decisions, and other items relevant to the qualifications. Submitters should acknowledge all addenda in Tab 1 Letter of Transmittal as outlined below.

D. Applicable Laws This selection process and the performance of any selected Consultant shall be subject to, governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado and the Charter, Revised Municipal Code, Rules, Regulations, written policies and Executive Orders of the City and County of Denver, as the same may be amended from time to time. Specifically, this process shall be governed by the provisions of the Charter and the provisions Section 20-56, D.R.M.C.

E. Verification of Information Consultants are hereby notified that the City will rely on the accuracy and completeness of all information provided in making its selection. As such, Consultants are urged to carefully review all information provided to ensure the clarity, accuracy, and completeness of such information. As the City deems necessary and appropriate in its sole discretion, the City reserves the right to make any inquiries or other follow up required to verify the information provided.

F. Colorado Open Records Act Documents submitted pursuant to this RFQ will be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. §§ 24- 72-201, et seq. Information clearly marked as confidential and proprietary will be kept confidential by City, unless otherwise provided by law. City will attempt to notify the Consultant if a request is made for pages of documents clearly marked as confidential and proprietary so that the Consultant may take any action it deems necessary to defend the request. The Consultant, not the City, shall be the entity responsible for defending against Colorado Open Records Act disclosures for any records claimed by the Consultant to be confidential and proprietary.

G. Contract Review Consultants shall undertake a detailed review of the Sample Agreement (Attachment 6) and submit with their submittal a list of all questions, issues, or requested modifications which the Consultant would like the City to review and address, should they be selected as the top ranked Consultant. The City shall assume that the Sample Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed and discussed with legal counsel prior to submission of the list of issues. Therefore, all Consultants are strongly advised to seek legal counsel prior to preparing such a list. The Consultant waives, and the City reserves the right not to consider, any concern or request for modification to mailto:doti.procurement@denvergov.org

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H. Insurance and Indemnification The selected Consultant for this Project shall be required to strictly comply with the Insurance and Indemnification requirements set forth in the Sample Agreement (Attachment 6). The selected Consultant, all other primary firms and all subcontractor firms performing work or providing services for the Project will be required to obtain insurance coverage in the amounts and under the terms and conditions specified therein. As such, each Consultant shall submit within the Letter of Transmittal a statement indicating the firm’s intention to comply with these requirements, without exception.

I. No Discrimination in Employment In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the selected Consultant may not refuse to hire, discharge, promote, demote, or discriminate in matters of compensation against any person otherwise qualified, solely because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, immigration status, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, source of income, military status, protective hairstyle, or disability. The Consultant shall insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts.

J. Rules and Regulations Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity The Rules and Regulations Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity have been promulgated and adopted by the Manager of Public Works pursuant to and by authority of Article III, Division 2, Chapter 28 of the Revised Municipal Code of the City and County of Denver, and for the purpose of ensuring that contractors, subcontractors and suppliers soliciting and receiving compensation for contract work from or through the City and County of Denver provide equal opportunity in employment without regard to race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age religion, marital status, political opinion or affiliation or mental or physical handicap and meet certain requirements for the hiring, training, promotion, and treatment during employment of members of ethnic groups subject to differential treatment, including persons of African descent (Black), Spanish-surnamed (Hispanic), Asian-American and American Indian Groups.

K. Submission Ownership, Use and Rights The City reserves the option of retaining any or all of the materials and drawings submitted in response to this RFQ. Any unique or exclusive concepts or features represented in the submission documents shall remain the property of the author. They may not be used by the City or other parties to design or construct any facility, in whole or in part, without the further agreement of, and compensation to, the authoring party.

L. ADA Compliance The awarded Consultant will need to include an ADA Subject Matter Expert (SME). The ADA SME will be expected to ensure that individual project design and budget complies with ADA standards and addresses ADA compliance issues as identified by DOTI and the Denver Division of Disability Rights (DDDR).

SECTION 6 - MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERRPISE (MWBE) PROGRAM

MWBE Responsiveness Requirements The below-listed DSBO submittal requirements are all conditions of responsiveness. Failure to submit a responsive submittal constitutes cause for rejection thereof.

1. Non-Competition Submitter shall not restrict an MWBE from providing subcontracting/subconsulting quotations to other Submitters. Any Submitter who does so shall cause their submittal to be rejected. §§ 28-59(f), 28-63(f), D.R.M.C.

2. Joint Ventures

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If Submitter is participating in a joint venture with a certified MWBE firm, submitter must submit the firm’s Joint Venture Agreement to DSBO at least 10 business days prior to the RFQ-response submission. The Joint Venture must be approved by DSBO.

A Joint Venture is an association of an MWBE firm and one or more other firms to carry out a single, for-profit business enterprise, for which the parties combine their property, capital efforts, skills and knowledge, and in which the MWBE is responsible for a distinct, clearly defined portion of the work of the contract and whose share in the capital contribution, control, management, risks, and profits of the joint venture are commensurate with its ownership interest.

DSBO will count a portion of the total dollar value of the joint venture contract toward the MWBE requirement equal to the distinct, clearly defined portion of the work that the MWBE performs with its own forces in a NAICS code in which the firm is MWBE certified. The joint venture agreement MUST specify the services, dollar value, reporting structure, and details of the MWBE’s performance requirements associated with their percent of the joint venture ownership.

3. Commitment to MWBE Participation Submitter shall include with their submittal a completed DSBO form, entitled “Commitment to MWBE Participation,” stating their committed MWBE participation percent on this project. The committed participation level will be inserted into any resulting contract and the Contractor/Consultant must comply with that committed participation amount during the term of the contract.

4. Good Faith Effort If Submitter cannot meet the MWBE requirement established by DSBO or is able to only meet part of the requirement, they shall include with their submittal a completed DSBO Good Faith Effort form, available on the DSBO website and linked here.

Unless otherwise indicated on the form, Submitter must complete each field of the Good Faith Effort form, the purpose of which is to furnish to DSBO a comprehensive statement of their good faith efforts to meet the requirement. This means that Submitter must show that they took all necessary and reasonable steps to achieve the MWBE requirement which, by their scope, intensity, and appropriateness to the objective, could reasonably be expected to obtain sufficient MWBE participation, even if they were not fully successful.

The statement of good faith efforts should address each of the categories outlined in the DSBO Ordinance, §§ 28-60, 28-64, D.R.M.C., and any additional criteria established by rule or regulation. As part of their good faith efforts, Submitters are encouraged to solicit the support and assistance of DSBO by contacting the procuring agency’s Contract Administrator (CA)/Buyer with specific questions; the CA/Buyer will coordinate with DSBO to reply thereto. All good faith efforts information must be complete, accurate, adequately documented, and submitted with the submittal. Good faith efforts must be demonstrated to be substantive and not merely for formalistic compliance with the DSBO Ordinance.

To award a contract to a Submitter that has failed to meet the MWBE requirement, DSBO will determine whether Submitter made good faith efforts to actively, effectively, and aggressively seek MWBEs to meet the MWBE requirement prior to submission, which determination shall include consideration of Submitter’s MWBE Utilization Plan strategies to meet their MWBE participation commitment. Failure of Submitters to show good faith efforts shall render their submittal ineligible for further consideration with the City.

5. DSBO Program Requirements Handbook (DSBO Handbook) – Signature Statement Submitter must submit the completed and signed Signature Statement of the DSBO Program Requirements Handbook with their submittal documents to be found responsive. The signed Signature Statement evidences Submitter’s review and agreement to comply with the requirements outlined in the DSBO Handbook.

6. MWBE Utilization Plan Submitter shall include with their submittal a completed DSBO form, entitled “MWBE Utilization Plan,” stating their strategy for meeting the MWBE requirements, including certified small business utilization and https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/dsbo_commitment-to-mwbe-participation_march-2025-1.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/Business-Support/Navigate-City-Services-and-Requirements/Do-Business-With-the-City/Compliance https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/dsbo-good-faith-effort-form.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/dsbo-program-requirements-handbook-march-2025-version.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/signature-statement-dsbo-program-requirements-handbook.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/mwbe_utilization-plan-final-3-6-2025.pdf

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Exception: if Submitter is submitting documentation of a good faith effort that states that they can only meet 0% of the MWBE requirement, they are exempt from this responsiveness requirement and need not submit a completed MWBE Utilization Plan form.

7. Authority The DSBO Ordinance and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto apply to this project and are incorporated into these solicitation documents by reference. Compliance with those, and any additional requirement contained herein, are conditions of responsiveness. The DSBO Ordinance, its accompanying rules and regulations, and additional MWBE guidance are available here: https://www.denvergov.org/dsbo.

Submitter is encouraged to contact the procuring agency/Buyer with specific questions related to compliance therewith, who will coordinate with DSBO to reply to Submitter’s questions.

SECTION 7 – SELECTION PROCESS

Each Consultant must comply with the submission requirements as outlined below. Submittals that fail to comply with the requirements as specified may be deemed non-responsive and such determination will result in no further consideration of that Consultant or the Consultant’s submittal by the City.

A. Selection Process Overview The Selection Committee shall review the written responses to the RFQ. All firms will receive written notice of the results of the Committee’s evaluation, with announcement of the firms whose submittals are accepted for shortlist, if applicable. In making the selections under this solicitation, the Selection Committee will focus on the submittals and possible interviews of the applicants, general qualifications, and prior history of performance in accordance with the selection criteria set forth below.

The selection process will proceed, under the oversight and direction of the DBO PM as follows:

1. As provided for in the RFQ documents, selected Consultant teams, as screened by a City Selection Committee, will be invited to participate in the interview phase. The Selection Committee will make the final selection and recommendation following a comprehensive RFQ evaluation process.

2. In making the selections under this RFQ, the City and the Selection Committee will focus on the submittals and presentations of the Consultant’s general qualifications, team make-up and prior history of performance in accordance with the selection criteria set forth in this RFQ. Any teams that are selected to participate in the interview process will receive additional information prior to the interview.

3. At any stage, the City reserves the right to terminate, suspend or modify this selection process; reject any or all submittals at any time; and waive any informalities, irregularities or omissions in submittals, all as the best interests of the City may appear.

B. City Selection Committee The Selection Committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing and evaluating all responsive submittals and other information received in accordance with the requirements of this RFQ, later directives from the City and the official advertisement. In assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each Submitter, the Selection Committee may, at its discretion, request clarification of any response to this RFQ or other issues that may arise during the selection process. The City reserves the right to include or allow the Selection Committee https://www.denvergov.org/dsbo

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Any Submitter/Contractor that contacts any member of the Selection Committee regarding this solicitation from the date of issuance and prior to the completion of the selection process may be disqualified from further participation in the selection process, at the City’s sole discretion.

C. Evaluation Criteria The Evaluation Criteria that will be used to score the RFQ submittals includes a 2-phase process. Phase 1 will be the evaluation of the Statement of Qualifications (100 points). Proposers will be ranked by the selection committee, and the shortlisted firms will be notified for inclusion in Phase 2, Interviews. The final ranking of shortlisted firms will be based solely on the interviews (50 points).

Phase 1 – Statement of Qualifications (Submittal) – 100 points

1. Qualifications/experience of the prime firm and associated team in the professional areas listed in the RFQ. Qualifications/experience of key personnel in the professional areas listed in the RFQ. (25 points)

2. Project understanding and approach. (25 points)

3. Project Risks (15 points)

4. Innovative Design Solutions and Approach to Innovative Project Delivery (15 points)

5. Design schedule (20 points)

6. MWBE Requirements (Responsive/Non-Responsive)

a. Commitment to MWBE Participation Form (Attachment 3)

b. DSBO Program Requirements Handbook – Signature Statement (Attachment 4)

c. MWBE Utilization Plan Form (Attachment 5)

Phase 2 – Interviews – 50 points

1. Scenario response (25 points) – The City will pose a scenario specific to the project and each shortlisted firm will be required to present their solution to the selection committee in the interview.

2. Q&A (25 points)

SECTION 8 – SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Consultants shall submit their RFQ response in PDF format no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, July 21, 2026; late submissions will not be accepted. Submittals must be received via the electronic bid service www.bidnetdirect.com//cityandcountyofdenverdoti. Responses are limited to the following:

Pages are to be numbered in sequence and font size will be at least 11-pt.

Graphics or charts that would not present well on 8½” x 11” size paper may be presented on

11” x 17” size paper and will count as one page each. The 11-pt. font requirement does not apply to graphics.

Sections shall be labeled or tabbed for easy reference.

Submittals shall not exceed 20 pages in length. (Note: This page limit is not affected by cover pages, divider sheets, comments relating to the Sample Agreement, resumes of Key Personnel, or any other required forms.)

Separate file for rates and title sheets (Attachment 7) https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/dsbo_commitment-to-mwbe-participation_march-2025-1.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/signature-statement-dsbo-program-requirements-handbook.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/mwbe_utilization-plan-final-3-6-2025.pdf http://www.bidnetdirect.com//cityandcountyofdenverdoti

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Classification rate sheet submittal requirements Please submit Consultant/Subconsultant hourly rates and classifications separately from the RFQ. This document will not be evaluated as part of the qualifications process, nor provided to the selection panel. The PDF file must be uploaded in BidNet separately from your Submittal to be found responsive to this solicitation. Should your firm be awarded a contract, the rates and classifications will be used for negotiation of scope and fee, and invoicing purposes. The PDF file must have completed rate sheets for the Prime Consultant and each Subconsultant uploaded into BidNet. There are two envelopes in BidNet; Envelope 1 will be for the RFQ Submittal documents and Envelope 2 will be for the Consultant and Subconsultant Team Members Rate Sheets (Attachment 7). The PDF files must be submitted in this manner.

Some requested information may overlap; it is at the Consultant’s discretion how their information will best be organized and presented among the Tabs. Submittals shall use the following tabulation and numbering:

Tab 1 Letter of Transmittal and Required Documents (Tab contents do not count toward overall page limit)

a. Cover Letter: Clearly indicate the single contact (principal-in-charge/Contract Manager/etc.), mailing address, telephone, and email address that will be used as a single point-of-contact should a contract be awarded. Detail unique features of the organization and the project team that make the Consultant uniquely suited to undertake this specific project. Acknowledge receipt and compliance with any addenda issued during the procurement.

b. Affirmative Statement: Include an affirmative statement indicating willingness to strictly comply with the Insurance and Indemnification requirements set forth in the Sample Agreement (Attachment 6).

c. Certificate of Good Standing: Include Certificate of Good Standing from Colorado Secretary of State Website.

d. City Platform Compliance: Include an affirmative statement indicating willingness to comply with the City-designated electronic project management and collaboration platform (the “City Platform”) requirements described in Attachment 1 – Scope of Work.

Tab 2 Team Qualifications – Firms and Individual Key Personnel

a. Provide the qualifications and experience of the Prime Firm and Subconsultants in the professional areas listed in Attachment 1 - Scope of Work.

b. Provide organizational chart(s) showing the structure of the proposed team with lines identifying key participants who are responsible for major Project functions and their reporting relationships in managing the Project. Identify and highlight Key Personnel by name. Indicate the anticipated percent of time for each Key Personnel who will be committed to the Project and the location from which each Key Personnel will work.

c. Indicate what work the Consultant will self-perform and what work will be performed by Subconsultants and indicate by name those individuals who will be responsible for specific tasks.

d. Provide supporting information for how the firm(s) will successfully provide the anticipated services noted in Attachment 1 – Scope of Work.

e. List the names, titles, and responsibilities of the requested Key Personal from the Scope of Work that are expected to work on the Project if awarded the contract. Resumes of only Key Personnel shall be provided as an Appendix – Resumes of Key Personnel. Resumes of Key Personnel shall be limited to two pages each and will not be counted toward the overall SOQ page limit.

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f. Provide brief biographical data of the key project members. Describe qualifications and experience of the key individuals (including Subconsultants), who will be assigned to this project, as indicated by prior involvement in similar projects.

g. Indicate the expected contribution of each of these key personnel as a percentage of the total effort and their respective workload during the contractual period for the anticipated services including key Subconsultants.

h. State other major project commitments of the key project members and firm(s) involved (existing and projected). Provide assurance the staff proposed will be the staff assigned, visible, and working on the Project.

i. Key Personnel will be evaluated, in part, based on the extent they meet and/or exceed the requirements of Attachment 2 – Key Personnel Skills and Minimum Requirements. Any licenses or certifications that are required to meet the requirements of the RFQ shall be in place by the time Notice to Proceed is issued. The years of experience for the Key Personnel shall be indicative of the individual’s experience in responsible charge of the assignment noted, not just the individual’s experience in the industry.

j. Include complete Consultant Team Member and Subconsultant Team Member forms (Attachment 7). **Please submit rate and title sheets in Envelope 2 in BidNet.**

Tab 4 Project Organization and Approach

a. Provide a thoughtful and clear process for delivery of the tasks identified in the Scope of Work, including the proposed approach to completion of the scope of work and the team’s multi-disciplinary understanding of the Project scope and risks.

b. Describe how the approach will align with the proposed project schedule and budget and the proposal team’s approach to ensure the Design Team will successfully design to the established budget.

c. Demonstrate your ability to coordinate between multiple agencies, adjacent project teams, and stakeholders on or near the project site to achieve project delivery success.

d. Describe approach to incorporate environmentally sustainable designs resulting in the required LEED Gold certification for the Project.

e. Describe your approach to Public Outreach as required in Attachment 1 – Scope of Work.

Tab 5 Project Risks

a. Demonstrate an understanding of the project and the project complexities. Clearly identify and discuss high-risk items identified by the proposal team. Include:

i. Detailed risk description (There is a risk that….)

ii. Cause of risk (As a result of….)

iii. Risk consequence (Would lead to….)

iv. Proposed mitigations for identified risks

v. Risk owner

Tab 6 Team Innovative Design Solutions and Approach to Innovative Project Delivery

a. The City desires to take advantage of innovative design solutions that affect scope, schedule, and budget. Clearly list any creative design solutions that may be incorporated for efficiency and effectiveness of the design process and construction work.

b. Provide any design innovations to support the Public Information process outlined in Attachment 1 – Scope of Work.

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c. Provide your approach to the intended CM/GC innovative project delivery method. Discuss how the Design Team will integrate with the Contractor during the preconstruction phase.

Discuss how the design can be packaged to accelerate delivery under the approach.

Tab 7 Design Schedule

a. Provide a schedule for the expected design phase assuming NTP of November 2026.

b. Provide enough logical detail to describe potential early design packages that can be approved to allow for a construction start of June 2028 inclusive of required steps to obtain the required design approvals as outlined in Attachment 1 – Scope of Work.

c. Indicate when required design submittals will be received by the City to support GMP pricing for the CM/GC project delivery method that is contemplated. Show the logic from GMP design submittal through final design approval with appropriate timelines for regulatory approvals.

Tab 8 MWBE Responsiveness Requirements (The following must be completed and submitted per the requirements detailed in the Section 6, but do not count toward overall page limit.)

a. Commitment to MWBE Participation Form (Attachment 3)

b. DSBO Program Requirements Handbook – Signature Statement (Attachment 4)

c. MWBE Utilization Plan Form (Attachment 5)

Tab 9 Sample Agreement Review (Tab contents do not count toward overall page limit)

Consultants shall review the Sample Agreement (Attachment 6) and submit with their submittal, a list of all questions, issues, or modifications which the Consultant would like the City to review, address, and be negotiated with should they be selected as a top ranked Consultant. The City shall assume that the Sample Agreement has been thoroughly reviewed and discussed with legal counsel prior to preparation of any list of requested modifications. Please note, Attachment 6 is a Sample Agreement and, as such, is subject to revision or modification by the City at any time. The City reserves the right to modify any term or condition of this Sample Agreement, and to add, delete or modify terms and conditions, as the City’s interests may require, prior to execution of a final agreement.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Scope of Work Attachment 2 – Key Personnel Skills and Minimum Requirements Attachment 3 – DSBO Commitment to MWBE Participation Attachment 4 – DSBO Program Requirements Handbook – Signature Statement Attachment 5 – MWBE Utilization Plan Form Attachment 6 – Sample Agreement Attachment 7 – Rate Sheets (to be submitted separately in Envelope 2 in BidNet) Attachment 8 – Feasibility Study 2023 Attachment 9 – Updated Feasibility Study 2025

~ END OF RFQ ~

https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/dsbo_commitment-to-mwbe-participation_march-2025-1.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/signature-statement-dsbo-program-requirements-handbook.pdf https://www.denvergov.org/files/assets/public/v/1/economic-development/documents/dsbo/compliance/mwbe_utilization-plan-final-3-6-2025.pdf

Attachment 1

Scope of Work

Attachment 1 – Scope of Work

Project Description This project will renovate and rehabilitate the existing Boettcher Concert Hall on the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. The renovation will include critical repairs, system upgrades, and address program needs.

Project Scope of Work The Boettcher Concert Hall Project will renovate the existing facility to address building systems and finishes that have exceeded their useful life. The project scope includes:

upgrades to HVAC fire protection life safety data technology stage lighting audiovisual systems new interior finishes seating improvements acoustic improvements floor plan modifications to improve circulation, operational functionality, ADA compliance, and integrate an education component Exterior improvements, including roofing and façade repairs or replacement, will be included as required

The project will also evaluate and design a pavilion expansion for patron use, along with a west-side addition intended to activate the adjacent sculpture park. All improvements must meet current code and ordinance requirements, including Denver amendments, as well as LEED Gold, per Executive Order 123. Construction will likely be in a single phase with construction delivery method anticipated to be CM/GC.

Project goals and objectives are as follows:

Goal 1: Effectively coordinate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure they are receiving relevant information Objective 1: Regularly scheduled meetings AND communication as necessary to share information Objective 2: Implement a Communication Engagement Plan

Goal 2: Use of best practices in planning, design, and construction to create a modern facility that meets operational and venue needs Objective 1: Create an efficient and code compliant building Objective 2: Enhance the patron, performer, and staff experience through improved functionality, accessibility, and…