CTF DRDC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS211157

The State of Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting bids for the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC) Fire Protection System Replacement under IFB 2027000036, with sealed bids due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via BidNet Direct and mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on October 7, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at 10900 Smith Road, Denver. The project is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements, the Buy Clean Colorado Act, Colorado labor requirements mandating at least 80 percent of work performed by Colorado residents, and apprenticeship certification requiring participating firms to have graduated a minimum of 15 percent of apprentices for at least three of the past five years.

The scope encompasses replacement of the fire alarm system (upgrading from Edwards EST-3 to Edwards EST-4 networked addressable system), replacement and extension of fire sprinkler systems with conversion from pre-action to wet-pipe systems, modernization of all elevators to meet current code requirements, and installation of an Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) for public safety agency coverage. Bidders must provide unit pricing for nine fire protection system components (addressable smoke detectors, heat detectors, duct detectors, air aspirating smoke detectors, monitor modules, control relays, manual pull stations, horn/strobe units, and strobe units).

The estimated project cost is $17.7 million. Qualified bidders must demonstrate five years of operation under the same business name, specific contracting experience on at least three projects each exceeding $13 million in hard costs, demonstrated bonding capability up to $17.5 million, and must be a Security Electronics Contractor specializing in correctional facility systems. Bid bonds of not less than 5 percent of total bid amount, performance bonds, and labor and material payment bonds of not less than 50 percent of contract value are required. Clarification requests are due October 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with final addenda anticipated by October 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Award notification is anticipated November 9, 2026. The project is subject to strict facility access controls requiring consent-to-search authorization and background clearance procedures. All bids must be submitted electronically and exclude federal excise taxes, manufacturers' taxes, and state sales and use taxes. Completion dates are to be determined.