CTF FCF Grease Interceptor IFB1 TBD CMS210626

The Colorado Department of Corrections is soliciting sealed bids for supply and installation of grease interceptors at Fremont Correctional Facility (FCF) in Canon City under IFB 2027000018, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via BidNet Direct and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for September 14, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the facility (57500 E US Highway 50, Canon City, CO 81212). Mandatory attendance at the pre-bid meeting is a bidding prerequisite. The 80% Colorado labor preference under C.R.S. 8-17-101 applies, with preference extended to Colorado resident bidders.

The scope involves replacing an existing, aged grease interceptor system serving the FCF kitchen. The estimated project cost is $300,000. Bidders must demonstrate prior contracting experience on at least two projects exceeding $300,000 in hard costs, hold no prior state termination for non-performance, operate under the same business name for at least two years, and possess bonding capability up to $300,000. A bid bond and power of attorney equal to not less than 5% of the total bid is required; the awarded contractor must provide payment and performance bonds not less than 50% of the contract value.

Sealed bids are submitted electronically only; hard-copy submissions are not accepted. Clarification requests must be submitted by September 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m., with a final addendum anticipated September 24, 2026. A public bid opening is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. via Google Meet. Award intent notification is anticipated October 5, 2026, with contracting expected October 7, 2026. The contract incorporates Colorado prevailing wage requirements, the state's Design/Bid/Build General Conditions (SC-6.23), and bid form SBP-6.13. Contractor must commence work within ten days of Notice to Proceed. All submittals become state property and will not be returned.