AE RFQ 2027-017M26 Modernize SOB RR

The State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, is requesting qualifications from architectural and engineering firms for modernization of restrooms at the State Office Building located at 201 E. Colfax Avenue in Denver under RFQ 2027-017M26, with qualifications due July 27, 2026 and a mandatory pre-submittal conference and site tour on July 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM.

The scope covers comprehensive renovation of restroom facilities across five floors of this historically designated building, including upgrades to meet current ADA and building code requirements, addition of gender-neutral restroom facilities, and improvements to plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. The project uses a Design/Bid/Build delivery method.

Minimum qualifications include no prior termination by the State, operation under the same name for at least two years, and demonstrated design experience on at least two projects exceeding $1,000,000 in hard costs. Evaluation criteria prioritize project team qualifications, firm and team capabilities, prior experience with similar projects, project approach methodology, equity and diversity initiatives, and work location proximity.

The estimated project cost is $2,500,000. Design is anticipated to start September 2026, with construction scheduled February through July 2027. Selection and contract negotiation are expected to occur in August 2026, with short-list announcements on July 31, 2026 and oral interviews anticipated in August.

The project is subject to Colorado Public Works requirements mandating 80% Colorado labor and Buy Clean Colorado Act compliance for eligible materials. Respondents must complete and submit the Acknowledgment and Attestation Form confirming acceptance of the sample Architect/Engineer/Consultant Contract terms without reservation. Questions and clarifications are due by July 16, 2026, with a final addendum anticipated July 21, 2026.