CMU 2885 Devil's Kitchen Renovation

Colorado Mesa University is requesting bids for the Devils Kitchen Renovation project (CMU 2885) with bids due October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM MDT via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, and mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM MDT. Colorado Revised Statute 8-17-101 requires that at least 80 percent of work be performed by Colorado residents, a material eligibility constraint.

The scope encompasses comprehensive renovation of a full-service restaurant on the fourth floor of Hotel Maverick (CMU's 60-room teaching hotel) including furniture, fixtures, and equipment upgrades; two new architectural walls; modernized server stations; and custom lighting. The kitchen must remain fully operational throughout construction, with mini-split unit work restricted to off-hours. Work is performed on the CMU campus in Grand Junction, Colorado, within an active university and hospitality environment; the Design-Builder must coordinate with CMU operations, guests, students, and faculty to minimize disruption and maintain safe access.

The estimated project cost is $1 million. The anticipated construction schedule runs January 2, 2027 to February 11, 2027 (five weeks), with award intent notification expected October 23, 2026 and contract approval anticipated November 2, 2026. Qualified bidders must demonstrate hard-cost contracting experience on at least two projects each exceeding $1 million, evidence of bonding capacity up to $1 million, and business operation under the same name for at least two years. Bid security of not less than 5% of bid price is required. The awarded contractor must provide performance and payment bonds at not less than 50% of contract value. Prevailing wage requirements apply under C.R.S. 24-92-Part 2, with labor compliance tracking via LCPTracker. Projects of $1 million or more require apprenticeship utilization certification for mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, electrical, and plumbing work, demonstrating minimum 15% apprentice graduation rate over three of the past five years. The Buy Clean Colorado Act requires Environmental Product Declaration submissions for eligible materials. The contract includes liquidated damages provisions for delays in achieving substantial completion.