CTF DRDC Electronic Security System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210627

The Colorado Department of Corrections Facility Management Services is requesting sealed bids on replacement of the electronic security system at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC) under IFB 2027000022, with bids due October 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour required on September 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 10900 Smith Road, Denver, Colorado. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory to submit a bid. Addendum No. 1 was issued September 23, 2026, and bidders must acknowledge receipt on their bid forms.

Bidders must qualify as Security Electronics Contractors specializing in integrated correctional facility security and communication control systems, operating under the same name for at least two years, with demonstrated experience on at least three similar projects exceeding $1.8 million in hard costs using Colorado office expertise and bonding capacity up to $1.8 million.

The scope encompasses design, bid, and build of graphic human machine interface workstations, fiber optic infrastructure, programmable logic controllers, uninterruptible power supplies systems, intercom and paging systems, conduit, cabling, programming, and installation services. Two additive alternates are available: replacing the existing intercom system with conduit and fiber to Shop 157, and replacing existing UPS systems in areas TY2 and TY4.

The estimated project cost is $1.8 million. A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid and performance and payment bonds of at least 50% of contract value are required. Work is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements (rates vary by trade and county, with effective rates through May 18, 2026), the Buy Clean Colorado Act environmental product declarations on eligible materials, apprenticeship program participation for mechanical and electrical subcontractors, and a minimum 80% Colorado labor requirement. All bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct only; late submittals will not be evaluated. Award intent is anticipated for October 9, 2026, with contracting to commence the week of October 12, 2026.

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