CBI GJ HVAC/Lighting Upgrade Project

The State of Colorado Department of Public Safety is requesting sealed bids for HVAC and lighting upgrades at the Criminal Investigation Grand Junction facility, 2797 Justice Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado, with bids due September 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM via the Colorado Vendor Self Service portal. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour was held August 3, 2026; bid clarification questions are due August 21, 2026, with final addenda anticipated by September 4, 2026.

This is a Design/Bid/Build project with a total estimated cost of $3,138,526. Bidders must meet minimum requirements: five years of operation under the same business name, demonstrated experience with at least two projects exceeding $3 million in hard costs, and bonding capacity up to $3 million. A bid bond equal to 5% of bid price and performance and labor/material payment bonds equal to 50% of contract value are required. The project is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements (C.R.S. 24-92-201 through 210), Buy Clean Colorado Act compliance, and apprenticeship utilization certification per C.R.S. 24-92-115 for mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, electrical, and plumbing work, with documentation that all firms have graduated a minimum of 15% of apprentices for at least three of the past five years. At least 80% of work must be performed by Colorado labor. Preference is given to Colorado resident bidders.

The scope encompasses replacement of three rooftop variable air volume air-handling units with three AAON gas-fired VAV packaged rooftop units; removal of three P-K Thermific boilers and replacement with three Lochinvar Crest Hellcat boilers with new circulation pumps; removal and replacement of two shooting range roof-mounted exhaust fans and two gas-fired makeup air units; replacement of the existing Trane Tracer SC+ Building Automation System with a new Alerton Compass 2 BAS including distributed controllers and unitary VAV controls; medium-pressure gas piping from the existing gas meter to new rooftop units; removal and replacement of all interior and exterior lighting fixtures and controls; and comprehensive commissioning. The facility is a 38,794-square-foot "B" occupancy Type II-B fully sprinkled building with fire alarm system, manned 24/7. The shooting range must be recertified to EPA and OSHA standards by an industrial hygienist upon completion.

Contract award is anticipated September 18, 2026, with contract approval October 5, 2026. Construction is anticipated to begin October 12, 2026, and reach substantial completion by September 1, 2029. The project does not receive federal funding. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids.