Construction of HVAC and Kitchen Remodel at El Centro Recreation Center

The City of Pueblo, Colorado is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive renovation project at the El Centro del Quinto Sol Recreation Center through Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 24-035. The procurement involves three primary scopes of work: converting the basement into a cooking class and event space, upgrading the building's HVAC system with new roof-mounted RTUs, split systems, and electric baseboard heaters, and conducting mandatory asbestos abatement. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the OpenGov portal by 2:00 pm Mountain Time on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 11:00 am at the recreation center located at 609 E. 6th Street, Pueblo, CO 81001. The project requires careful coordination of asbestos removal in areas identified in the asbestos report, ensuring all renovation-affected areas are free of hazardous materials before construction commences. All bid documents, including detailed plans and specifications, must be downloaded from the City Purchasing Department website at www.pueblo.us/purchasing, with critical instructions that downloaded plans be printed at "Actual Size" to maintain accuracy.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the City of Pueblo reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or accept bids deemed in its best interest. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided materials. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid process for construction services, with potential bidders expected to have expertise in HVAC systems, renovation, and asbestos abatement. Although a specific budget range was not disclosed, interested contractors should demonstrate capability in complex renovation projects involving municipal recreation facilities. The project's scope suggests a significant investment in modernizing and improving the El Centro del Quinto Sol Recreation Center, with a focus on creating a more functional and accessible community space through strategic infrastructure improvements.