CTF RCC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210772

The Colorado Department of Corrections is requesting sealed bids for a fire protection system replacement at Rifle Correctional Center via IFB 2027000027, with bids due October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on September 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. is required to bid. The project is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements, an 80% Colorado labor requirement for public works, State Apprenticeship Utilization requirements, and the Buy Clean Colorado Act program for materials.

The scope comprises replacement of the obsolete Siemens MXLQ fire alarm system with a new networked addressable fire alarm system throughout the facility and restoration of fire-protection water supply to two living units currently served by potable water. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct and include pricing for the base bid and applicable alternates, with completion times broken into two phases: Notice to Proceed to Substantial Completion and Substantial Completion to Final Acceptance. Requests for clarifications are due October 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.

The estimated project cost is $1.6 million. Minimum bidder qualifications include operation under the same name for two years, demonstrable contracting experience on at least two projects each exceeding $1.5 million in hard costs, and bonding capability up to $1.6 million. A bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid is required; upon award, contractors must furnish performance and labor and material payment bonds of not less than 50% of contract value within ten days of Notice of Award. Contractors must utilize the LCPTracker cloud-based labor compliance application and certify subcontractors' apprenticeship program participation with minimum 15% graduation rates over three of the past five years. Award intent is anticipated October 16, 2026, with contract approval expected October 30, 2026. Addendum No. 1 was posted October 6, 2026; bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda in their submission.