2024-024P23-01CA / Annex Elevator Modernization

The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Office of the State Architect is requesting bids on full modernization of four elevators at the Capitol Annex building, 1375 Sherman Street, Denver, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MT and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on August 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT. Colorado prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship utilization requirements apply, and Colorado labor must constitute at least 80% of work performed under C.R.S. 8-17-101.

The scope encompasses full modernization of three gearless passenger elevators and one geared freight/service elevator, including all engineering, fabrication, materials, labor, permits, testing, and preventive maintenance services through the warranty period. The building will remain occupied during construction; phased work must maintain adequate vertical transportation and minimize tenant disruption.

Estimated project cost is $2,230,000. Construction is anticipated to start September 14, 2026 and complete by June 15, 2027. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are required in amounts not less than 50% of the contract value per C.R.S. 38-26-106, and a bid bond of at least 5% of total bid is required per C.R.S. 24-105-201.

Minimum bidder qualifications include two years in business under the same name, demonstrated experience on at least two similar projects each exceeding $1,500,000, bonding capacity of $2,230,000, and no prior termination by the State for non-performance. The Buy Clean Colorado Act applies, requiring Environmental Product Declarations for eligible materials. Questions must be submitted in writing by August 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MT. Public bid opening occurs at 11:10 a.m. MT on August 27 at 1525 Sherman Street, Room B-70. All submittals become State property and will not be returned.