CBI GJ HVAC/Lighting Upgrade Project

Morgan County, Colorado is soliciting bids for a comprehensive HVAC and lighting upgrade at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation facility in Grand Junction, with bids due September 15, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid conference on August 3, 2026. The estimated project cost is $3.138 million over approximately 35 months (completion target September 1, 2029), subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements, the Buy Clean Colorado Act, and apprenticeship utilization mandates under C.R.S. 24-92-115 for mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors.

The scope encompasses replacement of three Trane rooftop VAV units with three Aaon gas-fired VAV packaged rooftop units (single-source, no substitutions); replacement of three boilers with Lochinvar Crest Hellcat condensing units; removal and replacement of the existing Trane Tracer SC+ Building Automation System with a new Alerton Compass 2 BAS using BACnet-compliant hardware with native communication protocols and no gateways (single-source, no substitutions); complete interior and exterior LED lighting fixture replacement with occupancy sensors and controls; natural gas piping routing from the existing meter to new units; testing, adjusting, and balancing; and commissioning. The facility comprises 38,794 square feet. Electrical and HVAC contractors, and general contractors may serve as lead contractor; one prime contract will be awarded.

Qualification thresholds require bidders to demonstrate a five-year history under the same business name, experience on at least two projects exceeding $3 million in hard costs with Colorado-based expertise, bonding capability up to $3 million, and attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference. At least 80% of work must be performed by Colorado residents. Bid bonds of not less than 5% of total bid and payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of contract value are required. The project does not receive federal funding. Work will proceed as a continuous, non-phased project. Questions were due August 21, 2026, with a final addendum anticipated by September 4, 2026. Award intent notification is anticipated September 18, 2026, with contract approval by October 5, 2026.