CTF DRDC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS211157

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Facility Management Services, is soliciting sealed bids under IFB 2027000036 to replace the fire protection system at the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center, with bids due November 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. via BidNet Direct. Bidders must be Security Electronics Contractors specializing in correctional facility security systems, with five years of operation under the same business name, demonstrated experience on at least three projects exceeding $13 million in hard costs, and demonstrated bonding capability up to $17.5 million. Colorado labor must perform at least 80% of the work, and Colorado resident bidders receive preference in award.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of the fire alarm system with an Edwards EST-4 networked addressable system, replacement and extension of fire sprinkler systems (converting pre-action to wet-pipe), elevator modernization to current code, and an Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement System (ERCES). Additive alternates cover ERCES radio coverage (priced at $275,129.17 in the alternates form) and air aspirating smoke detection in lieu of spot detection. Bidders must also price nine fire protection components on a unit-pricing form. Addendum No. 1 restricts laundry, kitchen, and clinic work to off-hours windows, applying to the base bid and alternates. The facility operates 24/7/365, and the contract requires security escorts, consent-to-search compliance, and factoring operational delays into schedules. Apprenticeship utilization certification applies to mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, plumbing, and electrical trades, requiring Department of Labor apprenticeship registration and a 15% graduation record in three of the past five years. Bid bonds of 5% of the total bid and payment and performance bonds of 50% of contract value are required.

The estimated project cost is $17.7 million. Award is to the lowest responsible bidder, with alternates applied in numerical order to stay within available funds. Award intent notification is anticipated November 9, 2026, with contracting beginning the week of November 9. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour (October 7, 2026) and the clarification deadline (October 16, 2026) have passed. Addendum No. 1, dated October 23, 2026, added an updated advertisement, updated additive alternates, a planholder agreement restricting document reproduction, and an asbestos and lead survey report dated October 14, 2026 (Attachment No. 2.a).