CTF DRDC Electronic Security System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210627

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Facility Management Services is soliciting bids on the replacement of an electronic security system at the Denver Re-Entry Dorm Center (DRDC) under IFB 2027000022, with sealed bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT and mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. MDT. Bidders must be Security Electronics Contractors specializing in integrated correctional facility security and communication control systems with demonstrated experience on at least three similar projects each exceeding $1.8 million in hard costs, in business under the same name for two years, and bonding capacity up to $1.8 million.

The scope includes replacement of door control, intercom, paging, and UPS systems; installation of Graphic Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstations, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), fiber optic infrastructure, conduit, cabling, programming, and installation services at 10900 Smith Road, Denver, Colorado. The estimated project cost is $1.8 million. Additive alternates include replacing existing intercom system with conduit and fiber to Shop 157, and replacing existing UPS systems in building types TY2 and TY4.

Colorado prevailing wage rates apply; contractors must use LCPTracker for labor compliance. Colorado labor must comprise at least 80 percent of work performed. Preference is given to Colorado resident bidders. For mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontracts, documentation certifying participation in registered apprenticeship programs with a proven record of graduating a minimum of 15 percent of apprentices for at least three of the past five years is required. The Buy Clean Colorado Act applies, requiring Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for eligible materials to meet maximum acceptable global warming potential limits. A bid bond of not less than 5 percent of total bid is required; the awarded contractor must provide payment and performance bonds of not less than 50 percent of contract value. Clarification requests are due by September 21, 2026; a final addendum is anticipated by September 24, 2026. Award intent notification is anticipated for October 9, 2026, with contracting expected the week of October 12, 2026.