Cheyenne Transit Facility - Interior and Exterior Renovations and Upgrades

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, through its Purchasing Division and Board of Public Utilities, is procuring construction services for interior and exterior renovations and upgrades to the Cheyenne Transit Facility located at 1800 Westland Road via an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The scope of work encompasses comprehensive exterior improvements including site preparation, asphalt and concrete pavement removal and replacement, drainage systems installation, curb and gutter work, landscaping with native grasses and trees, lighting, signage, and a bus shelter, along with substantial interior renovations addressing structural repairs, wall and door systems, flooring and ceiling finishes, mechanical and electrical systems, and furnishings for the approximately 9,378 gross square foot single-story facility. The project is divided into multiple bid schedules with City Bid Schedules A, B, and C covering exterior work options, Board of Public Utilities Bid Schedules A, B, and C addressing water main installation and isolation work, and a separate Interior Bid Schedule encompassing all interior renovation line items. Bidders must meet standard contractor qualifications including proper licensing, insurance coverage with Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Business Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, along with compliance with federal prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the facility location; questions must be submitted by March 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. with addendum responses due by April 1, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; and electronic bid proposals are due April 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. through the City's eProcurement Portal with public bid opening via Zoom immediately following. Evaluation criteria include unit price accuracy, adherence to specifications, schedule feasibility, and contractor experience and qualifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders must comply with federal requirements applicable to FTA-assisted projects, including the Buy America Act provisions for domestic materials preference and Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards applicable to construction contracts exceeding $2,000, with wage rates determined by the Department of Labor for Laramie County, Wyoming, building and construction classifications. Bidders are required to submit a five percent bid guarantee in the form of a bid bond or cashier's check and acknowledge all addenda in their proposals; the successful bidder shall furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the awarded contract amount within thirty calendar days of award. No specific total project budget or award value is stated in the bid documents, though the City notes that funds are programmed and estimated to be sufficient for the proposed work. City Council approval is scheduled for April 27, 2026 (first reading) and May 11, 2026 (final approval), with an estimated Notice to Proceed on May 18, 2026 and a completion deadline to be specified in the formal contract. The City will withhold five percent retainage from all monthly payments and retain the right to reject any or all bids and waive formalities.