47th and Telluride Park

The City of Denver is soliciting bids for the 47th and Telluride Park construction project, a comprehensive park development initiative located in the Gateway neighborhood. The procurement involves constructing a 13.2-acre park on a 19-acre plot adjacent to KIPP Northeast School, with construction plans to be issued in Addendum No. 1. The project's scope includes multiple park amenities such as a playground, community garden, multi-use lawn area, picnic areas, pavilion, habitat garden, basketball court, interactive water features, and an unpaved 'Discovery Path' along the Derby Canal. Contractors will be responsible for new irrigation and landscape improvements, with a mandatory landscape maintenance period following construction as specified in the project specifications. The proposal is due by September 16, 2025, with the original posting date of August 12, 2025. Critical project requirements include maintaining communication and coordination with the active neighborhood and ensuring no interruption to the adjacent school's daily operations, particularly during student drop-off and pick-up times.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project will require contractors to navigate complex stakeholder interactions, including coordination with Mile High Flood District and Town Center Metro District, who maintain the remaining 6.8 acres of land containing the Derby Canal. The project follows a Master Plan dated June 2022, suggesting potential integration requirements with existing neighborhood infrastructure. Interested parties can find additional information at www.denvergov.org/DoBusinesswithDOTI. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the comprehensive nature of the park development—including multiple recreational features, landscape improvements, and post-construction maintenance—indicates a significant capital investment. Contractors will need demonstrated experience in municipal park construction, stakeholder communication, and sensitive site development adjacent to educational facilities. Technical capabilities in landscape design, irrigation systems, and community-focused park development will likely be key evaluation criteria for potential bidders.