28th Street Hub - Drywall Installation and Finishing

Boulder County Building Services (BCBS), a Division of Public Works, is seeking qualified contractors to perform drywall installation and finishing work for the 28th Street Community Hub located at 2525 28th Street in Boulder, Colorado. The procurement involves comprehensive gypsum board installation, acoustical insulation, acoustical sealants, backer rods, and firestopping sealants, with metal stud framing explicitly excluded from the contractor's responsibilities. A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for January 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and attendance is required for bid acceptance. The project is expected to commence in the second quarter of 2026 and be completed by the end of 2026, with work hours restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, materials, and installation services, submit current insurance certificates, and comply with LEED Gold certification requirements. The bid submission deadline is February 18, 2026, with a public bid opening scheduled for 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams, and bidders must provide both payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the proposed project cost.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but it does require compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act and Equal Opportunity provisions. Contractors must obtain all necessary trade permits, provide a W-9 form, and submit a state tax exemption form. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, and Employer's Liability with specified minimum coverage amounts. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a comprehensive 39,560 square foot, two-story non-residential office tenant improvement project with mixed-use occupancies. Contractors must maintain comprehensive documentation, provide a one-year warranty on all labor and materials, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including sustainability and accessibility standards established by Boulder County.