Depot Renovation Project

The City of Cheyenne, Wyoming, located in Laramie County, is soliciting bids for the Depot Renovation Project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) S-2-25, seeking a comprehensive renovation of the historic Union Pacific Depot at 121 West 15th Street. The procurement is for a single prime contract involving selective demolition, site work, architectural modifications, door and frame replacements, aluminum storefront installation, interior finishes, plumbing, and electrical upgrades. A mandatory in-person pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 31, 2024, at 10:00 am, where attendance and signing the attendance sheet are required for bid eligibility. Electronic bid proposals must be submitted via the city's eProcurement Portal by 2:00 pm on August 19, 2024, with a required 5% bid guarantee. The project timeline indicates a Notice to Proceed estimated for September 17, 2024, with Substantial Completion targeted for March 31, 2025, and Final Completion 30 days thereafter. Bidders must demonstrate the capability to execute a comprehensive renovation that preserves the historic depot's integrity while modernizing its functionality for museum operations and public use.

The contract opportunity includes strong preferences for Wyoming-based labor and materials, with provisions that provide Wyoming contractors a potential 5% price advantage. Contractors must comply with state workforce regulations, including efforts to employ Wyoming laborers and notifying the state workforce center of employment needs. Wyoming contractors seeking residency status preference must be certified by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services and include a Residency Certificate with their bid submission. The City of Cheyenne will separately contract for security systems, cameras, furniture, furnishings, audio-visual equipment, and merchandise shelving and displays. While a specific total budget is not explicitly stated, the project includes a $50,000 force account amount, and the renovation will involve careful preservation of existing architectural elements while creating updated spaces. The project is being managed by the City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events department and the Cheyenne Depot Museum, with design services provided by TDSi - The Design Studio, Inc. and engineering support from multiple specialized firms including Theena Engineering, Design Point Engineering, Gust Engineering, and 3PM Design.