Construction Services Cozy Point Ranch Cabin Expansion

The City of Aspen, Colorado is requesting proposals for construction services on a 120-square-foot mechanical room addition to an existing Pan Abode structure at Cozy Point Ranch, with proposals due November 5, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 20 at the site.

The scope includes construction of the mechanical room to house a water filtration system supplied by Aspen Water Wise (contracted separately by the City), coordination of water line connections with the system provider, connection of floor area drains to the existing septic line, and replacement of damaged Pan Abode logs on the north and south sides of the structure. Contractors must demonstrate experience with Pan Abode construction, log replacement, and previous City of Aspen projects, and must comply with Pitkin County building codes and standard construction hours. The City will handle the building permit application; the selected contractor must transfer the issued permit into their name post-award.

The contract is anticipated to run during winter months with project completion before May 1, 2027, followed by a one-year warranty period. Performance and payment bonds are mandatory for contracts at or exceeding $100,000, based on 100% of contract price and held for the project duration. Retainage of 5% will be deducted from progress payments for contracts meeting or exceeding $100,000.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: contractor experience and qualifications (35%), approach to project (20%), and costs (45%). Detailed cost proposals must differentiate labor and materials by task; lump sum bids are not acceptable.

Questions are due October 27, 2026. Proposals must be submitted via Bidnet Direct by 2:00 p.m. MDT on November 5. Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 20 at 1:00 p.m. MDT at Cozy Point Ranch, 210 Juniper Hill Road, Pitkin County, Colorado is required.