AFB - New Shelter Replacement Project - Kenosha

The Colorado Department of Public Safety is soliciting bids for a design/bid/build project to replace the Office of Public Safety Communications shelter at Kenosha Pass, with a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT. Preference is given to Colorado resident bidders and Colorado labor, and Colorado labor must perform at least 80% of the work as required by state statute.

Scope covers removing the existing shelter, constructing a new foundation, picking up a prefabricated shelter in Golden, Colorado, transporting it to Kenosha Pass, and associated site work. Bidders must have operated under the same name for five years, have no prior State termination for non-performance, and have demonstrated experience on at least two similar projects exceeding $250,000 each. Bonding capability is required, stated as $250,000 in the advertisement and up to $258,400 in the bid package. A bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid is required, and payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of contract value are due upon award. Colorado prevailing wage applies, and Buy Clean Colorado Act Environmental Product Declarations are required for eligible materials, including asphalt, cement, concrete, glass, post-tension steel, reinforcing steel, structural steel, and wood elements.

The estimated project cost is $258,400. Construction is scheduled to start May 10, 2027 and finish October 1, 2027. Clarification requests are due November 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. MT. Bid submittals are due January 11, 2027 at 10:00 a.m. MT through the Vendor Self Service portal, where late submissions are automatically rejected. The public bid opening is virtual via Google Meet on January 11, 2027 at 3:00 p.m. MT, per the bid package. The advertisement lists December 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MT for submittals and a same-day opening, which conflicts with the bid package and posting due date. Award notification is anticipated January 14, 2027, and contract approval is anticipated February 19, 2027.