28th St. Hub - Acoustic Ceilings

Boulder County Building Services, operating as the General Contractor under the Division of Public Works, is soliciting competitive bids from qualified contractors to furnish and install new acoustical ceilings at the Boulder County Community Hub located at 2525 28th Street, Boulder, Colorado. The procurement encompasses the complete supply and installation of acoustic ceiling tiles, suspended metal grid ceiling systems, acoustic microbeam ceilings, suspension systems, and all necessary accessories and materials required for full installation per project specifications and construction documents. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for the complete scope of work as outlined in the project drawings, specifications, and addenda, with the option to propose separate alternates with associated cost and timing impacts. The project is scheduled for work commencement in the late third quarter of 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The bid submission deadline is April 28, 2026, and all bidders who submit bids will receive a copy of the bid tab following the public opening. Contractors may submit product substitution requests for equipment not listed in the equipment schedules or specifications, provided that proposed products meet all requirements for quality and capacity; however, certain materials designated as "Basis-of-Design" products cannot be substituted. Contract award will be made to the most responsible bid that best satisfies project requirements and represents the best value to Boulder County, with the County reserving discretion to waive informalities, reject any or all bids, or make awards based on deemed best value.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations based on disadvantaged enterprise status; however, all bidders must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity requirements. Qualified contractors must obtain all necessary trade permits, provide current certificates of insurance with Boulder County named as an additional insured prior to commencing work, submit W-9 forms with their proposals, and attend a pre-construction meeting scheduled by the BCBS Project Manager. For bids exceeding $50,000, contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the proposed cost, and bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount in the form of a surety bond or bank cashier's check. Contractors must comply with Boulder County's green construction standards, LEED Gold certification requirements, and the 2024 International Building Code and International Energy Conservation Code. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the scope appears substantial given the 39,560 square foot, two-story renovation project with commissioning requirements and specialized acoustic ceiling systems. Questions regarding the Boulder County procurement process should be directed to procurement@bouldercounty.gov.