CTF RCC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210772

The Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting sealed bids for replacement of the fire protection system at Rifle Correctional Center under IFB 2027000027, with bids due October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., and mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.

Scope includes replacement of the obsolete Siemens MXLQ fire alarm system with a new networked addressable fire alarm system throughout the facility, restoration of fire-protection water supply to two living units, modification of fire pump building cooling system water supply, and addition of sprinkler system monitoring devices. The facility is located at 200 County Road 219, Rifle, Colorado.

The estimated project cost is $1.6 million. Prevailing wage requirements apply; Colorado labor must perform at least 80% of work. Buy Clean Colorado Act requirements mandate Environmental Product Declarations for eligible materials. Apprenticeship utilization is required for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, and fire suppression work, with covered trades demonstrating a minimum 15% apprenticeship graduation rate for at least three of the past five years. Colorado resident bidder preference applies.

Minimum qualification requirements include no previous State termination for non-performance, two years of operation under the same name and business, demonstrated experience on at least two similar projects each exceeding $1.5 million, and demonstrated bonding capability up to $1.6 million. A bid bond or proposal guaranty of not less than 5% of total bid is required; performance and labor/material payment bonds of not less than 50% of contract value are required upon award. Pre-bid meeting attendance is mandatory for bid eligibility.

One additive alternate is identified: Graphic Workstation in Master Control (Specification Section 284621 - 2.11.B). All addenda will be issued no later than two business days prior to bid opening. Requests for clarifications are due October 1, 2026. Award intent notification is anticipated October 16, 2026, with contracting scheduled the week of October 19 and contract approval anticipated by October 30, 2026. All non-badged personnel require background clearance and completion of facility-access security procedures under Colorado Department of Corrections Administrative Regulation 300-27C prior to site access.