BD2716 West High School Field Abatement

School District No. 1 in the City and County of Denver (Denver Public Schools) is soliciting bids for West High School Field Abatement under BD2716, with proposals due September 22, 2026. The contract will be executed on an AIA Document A101-2017 stipulated-sum basis, and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements apply if federal funding is utilized.

Certified Minority and Women Business Enterprises must perform a specified percentage of project work — the exact threshold is not stated in the available summary but is a material evaluation criterion. The scope consists of field abatement work at West High School. Substantial Completion must be achieved by a date to be specified in the award documents, with Final Completion required within 30 calendar days thereafter.

The contract sum is to be determined through the bidding process. Monthly progress payments will be made based on Applications for Payment approved by the Architect, with 5% retainage held until Substantial Completion is achieved. Liquidated damages for failure to meet Substantial Completion and Final Completion dates will be inserted by the parties. Final payment is due within 30 days of the Owner's Director of Planning, Design and Construction approval.

Performance and payment bonds per AIA Document A201-2017 and required insurance are mandatory. The contractor must commence work on the first business day following receipt of the signed Intent to Award, which is issued only after Board of Education approval and receipt of all required bonds and insurance documentation. The contract is governed by Colorado law with exclusive venue in the City and County of Denver and incorporates sustainability measures targeting an energy use intensity of 48 for all buildings.