0340231/ steam relief pressure valve system

The State of Colorado Office of the State Architect is procuring a Steam Relief Pressure Valve System installation for the Auraria Higher Education Center (Project 0340231) in Denver County and Denver City. This sealed bid construction project requires the supply and installation of steam relief pressure valve systems with associated mechanical work to support the facility's steam utility infrastructure. Bidders must submit sealed proposals that include bids on all specified alternates, timeline estimates for completion phases (Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion and Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance), and compliance certifications regarding Colorado employment verification and unauthorized immigrant restrictions. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with consideration given to Colorado resident bidder preference provisions. All work must comply with applicable Colorado state and local laws, approved state building codes, ordinances, and regulations. The bid opening date is July 13, 2015, at 2:00 PM, with sealed envelopes clearly labeled with project number 0340231, project name, bidder identification, and opening date. Clarification requests must be submitted at least three business days prior to bid opening, with significant decisions issued as addenda no later than two business days before the bid deadline. The pre-bid meeting was held on July 1, 2015, with an original bid due date of July 9, 2015, subsequently extended to July 13, 2015.

Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to five percent of the total proposal price and execute required agreements including Performance Bonds, Labor and Material Payment Bonds, Insurance Certificates, and Certifications regarding illegal aliens within ten days of Notice of Award. For public works projects exceeding $500,000, prime contractors must certify employment of Colorado labor for at least 80% of the work or provide written justification for non-compliance. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses must provide proof of certification by the Center for Veteran Enterprise to qualify for applicable consideration. Pre-qualified contractors across multiple disciplines—including seven general contractors, four electrical firms, four HVAC/mechanical service providers, one welding contractor, two concrete contractors, and one roofing firm—were identified in the On-Call Small Construction Program addendum. The solicitation documents do not specify an estimated contract value or budget range; however, the project scope involves steam utility system components at an academic health education facility with mechanical specifications detailed in supporting technical drawings. Bids must exclude all applicable federal excise taxes, manufacturers' taxes, and state sales and use taxes from the proposal amounts.