Courts Post 911 Security Upgrades - Package 1 Jury Assembly Break Room Upgrades

The City of Aurora, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is seeking bids for the Courts Post 911 Security Upgrades - Package 1 Jury Assembly Break Room Upgrades project (Bid No. 6087A). The procurement involves a comprehensive renovation of approximately 490 square feet within the Aurora Municipal Campus, focusing on the Jury Assembly Room and Break Room areas. Specific work includes selective demolition to create a new cased opening between rooms, installing a structural header, renovating the coffee/kitchen area for ADA compliance, and reconstructing two single-user restrooms to meet current accessibility standards. Additional project elements encompass security camera system upgrades, fire alarm device replacements, and break room flooring replacement. The project requires detailed architectural, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm system modifications. The bid is scheduled for submission on October 6, 2025, with a pre-bid site visit on September 24, 2025, and a project completion deadline of May 26, 2026. Written questions from potential bidders are due by September 29, 2025, and contractors must provide a bid bond of 5% of the bid amount.

The City of Aurora has incorporated a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program for this project, requiring contractors to make good faith efforts to utilize SBE subcontractors for at least 10% of subcontracting work. Additionally, the project mandates using at least 80% Colorado labor, supporting local workforce development. Contractors must comply with specific insurance requirements, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage. The estimated project cost ranges from $200,000 to $230,000, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for failure to complete the project on time. The City will utilize its Project Management Information System (Projectmates) for all project communication and documentation. Successful bidders must be prepared to provide comprehensive project documentation, including record drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranties. The project will be funded through the City of Aurora's municipal budget, with electronic payment mechanisms in place for the selected contractor.