Commerce City Civic Center Remodel CMGC

The City of Commerce City is seeking a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for a comprehensive remodel of the Civic Center located at 7887 East 60th Avenue. The project involves selective demolition and renovation of the west wing's second and third floors, including installation of new carpet, lighting, drywall partitions, electrical systems, fire protection, and access control devices. D2C Architects has been selected to provide design services, with the project requiring completion by December 31, 2025. Key procurement dates include a pre-proposal meeting and site visit on August 11, 2025, questions due August 14, 2025, and proposal submissions due August 20, 2025, at 2 PM MT. Evaluation criteria will assess Experience & Qualifications (35%), Proposed Project Team (15%), Project Organization & Management (30%), and Pricing (20%), with the successful respondent expected to provide preconstruction services, establish a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and complete construction of the redesigned space.

The City has established specific requirements for contractor participation, including a preference for local businesses and an affirmative participation plan for minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. Respondents must possess a General Contractor's License from Commerce City, along with electrical and fire sprinkler licenses, and demonstrate experience with at least three similar CMAR or CM/GC projects completed within the last seven years. The project has an estimated budget of $2.3 million, with a construction budget of $2,700,000 for hard costs, and the contractor will be required to provide 100% payment and performance bonds. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for project delays, and the contract includes a requirement for an "open book" policy, competitive bidding for trade contracts, and a minimum one-year warranty on all work. The City will waive permit and review fees, and the contractor must maintain a full-time superintendent on site throughout the project.