Ballard House Renovation and Barn Shed Addition

The City of Black Hawk, Colorado is requesting bids on pre-construction and construction services for the Ballard House Renovation and Barn Shed Addition project, with bids due July 29, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and a mandatory pre-bid conference with site visit on June 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the City's Public Works Department.

The scope encompasses renovation of the Ballard House at 450 Gregory Street into a restaurant with a commercial kitchen; reconstruction of the Ballard House deck and construction of a connection between the Ballard House and the Stevenson House at 460 Gregory Street; construction of a storage shed attached to the Barn at 470 Gregory Street; reconstruction of a patio on the Barn's west side; construction of a new trash enclosure along Cooper Street to serve the Gregory Point development; and associated site improvements. Performance is located in Black Hawk, Gilpin County, Colorado.

Construction is scheduled to commence in late summer 2026 with completion targeted for May 14, 2027. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty bond or certified/cashier's check equal to at least 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must furnish both a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond, with both remaining in effect through the warranty period. Bids must remain firm for 30 days commencing July 29, 2026.

The deadline for contractor questions is July 14, 2026, with a final addendum issued on or before July 17, 2026. City council action is anticipated for August 12, 2026. Hard-copy bids should be mailed or delivered to the City of Black Hawk Public Works Department at P.O. Box 68, 987 Miners Road, Black Hawk, CO 80422 in a sealed envelope; electronic submissions are acceptable via email to mreed@cityofblackhawk.org or through Bidnet. Contact Matt Reed, Project Manager, at (303) 582-2288 or mreed@cityofblackhawk.org with questions.