Central Office Additions

El Paso County School District 49 (D49) is seeking a General Contractor to manage the construction of two pre-engineered metal buildings and associated site improvements at their central office complex located at 10850 E. Woodmen Road in Peyton, Colorado. The project involves constructing a barn and a covered parking structure, with the metal buildings already purchased and on-site. Bighorn Steel Buildings has been contracted to erect the pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), but the selected General Contractor will be responsible for overall project management. Construction drawings have been prepared by DLR Group Architects and include comprehensive specifications for site work, building construction, and infrastructure improvements. The Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-CO-0717 requires bidders to demonstrate significant commercial or public sector renovation experience, with a minimum of three projects valued at $1 million each within the past five years. The evaluation methodology will allocate 35% to cost proposal, 25% to organizational experience and capacity, 20% to project approach and schedule, 15% to key personnel qualifications, and 5% to references. The RFP was published on 7/18/25, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for 7/24/25, and proposals due by 8/6/25 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time through Bidnetdirect.com.

The procurement includes provisions for Colorado labor preferences, requiring at least 80% of work to be performed by Colorado workers for projects over $500,000. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB) may receive a 5% pricing benefit, and bidders must provide a bid bond of at least 5% for construction values of $50,000 or greater. Performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the bid total are required for projects exceeding $150,000. Contractors must be in good standing with the State of Colorado and not listed on federal exclusions. The district requires proof of bonding capacity of $2 million and reserves the right to award to multiple offerors or reject all proposals based on funding availability. While specific budget details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in district infrastructure. The project is anticipated to begin on 9/1/25 with a total contract duration not expected to exceed one year, and the award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the district.