Cheyenne Depot Renovation

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, located in Natrona County, is seeking bids for the comprehensive renovation of the Historic Union Pacific Depot building at 121 West 15th Street through Invitation for Bid #S-2-26. The project involves extensive renovation of the building's second and third levels, along with significant exterior improvements, requiring all labor, materials, services, and equipment for selective demolition, site work, historic stone masonry repairs, wood window restoration, finishes, electrical, and mechanical upgrades. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with electronic bid submissions due September 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the City's OpenGov Procurement system. The project has multiple completion milestones: interior renovation by February 27, 2026, plaza work by April 15, 2026, and exterior masonry and painting by May 15, 2026. Bidders must comply with Secretary of Interior Standards for historic preservation and employ specialized conservation techniques, with specific prequalification requirements for masonry and painting subcontractors, whose statements are due by August 28, 2025.

The procurement includes Wyoming-specific residency preferences, granting certified Wyoming contractors up to a 5% bidding advantage and limiting successful resident bidders to subcontracting no more than 30% of work to non-resident contractors. The contract is structured as a single prime contract based on cost-plus-fee, with a base bid and a $50,000 force account amount, plus one alternate bid item for weather sealing red sandstone. Bidders must provide a 5% bid guarantee and 100% performance and payment bonds, with the City reserving the right to hold bids for up to 60 days for review. The project includes 5% retainage and imposes liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for substantial completion delays and $500 per day for punch list item completion delays. Contractors must prioritize Wyoming laborers and Wyoming-made materials, with up to a 5% cost differential allowed for local materials. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the renovation and the historic preservation requirements suggest a significant investment in restoring this important cultural landmark.