CTF SCCF Dementia Unit Improvements IFB1 TBD CMS210935

The Colorado Department of Corrections, Facility Management Services is requesting bids for dementia unit improvements at San Carlos Correctional Facility in Pueblo under IFB 2027000030, with sealed bids due October 27, 2026 at 1300 and public bid opening at 1330. The mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour were held October 6, 2026 at San Carlos Correctional Facility; attendance required submission of Consent to Search Authorization and Registration by September 30, 2026.

The scope encompasses renovations to seven existing cells and the outdoor recreation area, including widening cell doors, reconfiguring cells for hospital bed access, installing new accessible combi units and shower facilities, creating a laundry room with storage, and installing laundry equipment (owner-supplied Dexter T450 washer and dryer units). Work includes demolition of existing detention doors, steel beds, desks, shelving, mirrors, and fixtures; installation of new detention doors with electromechanical locks, free-standing steel bed frames, security-grade combi units, grab bars, ADA shower units, and trench-style floor drains; and epoxy paint finishes throughout. Detention glazing must meet FS-DD-G-451 standards with 50-mil polyvinyl butyral interlayers. The detention equipment contractor must be selected from an approved list: CML Security, Cornerstone, Sustainable Security Solutions, or Southern Folger Contracting, each demonstrating minimum fifteen years of comparable project experience.

The estimated project cost is $790,000 with completion required by April 15, 2027. Colorado labor must perform at least 80 percent of the work, with preference given to Colorado resident bidders. Buy Clean Colorado Act program requirements and state prevailing wage rates apply. Bidders must demonstrate no prior state termination for non-performance, operation under the same business name for two years, contracting experience on at least two projects exceeding $750,000 in hard costs, and bonding capability up to $750,000. Bid bond and power of attorney or proposal guaranty of not less than 5 percent of the total bid are required; payment and performance bonds of not less than 50 percent of contract value are mandated. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct. Clarification requests were due October 13, 2026 by 1700. Award intent is anticipated October 29, 2026; contract approval is anticipated November 13, 2026. Addendum No. 1 was posted October 20, 2026.