Fort Garland 7+1 Bay VSF

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is seeking qualified contractors to bid on the construction of a new 7+1-bay Vehicle Storage Facility (VSF) located in Costilla County, adjacent to an existing CDOT maintenance yard. The project involves constructing an 8,000 gross square foot pre-engineered metal building with seven vehicle storage bays, including two wash bays, and an administration area with a mezzanine. Key deliverables include demolition of two existing maintenance garage buildings, construction of a concrete pad and utility rough-in for a new fuel island, and installation of a new septic system with a geotextile sand filter. Contractors must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM online, with sealed bids due on September 18, 2025, by 2:00 PM. Bidders are required to have provided general contractor services for at least two projects over $3,300,000 in the last three years, demonstrating experience in similar infrastructure projects. The project has an anticipated contract approval date of October 18, 2025, with substantial completion expected by October 20, 2026, and final acceptance by December 3, 2026.

The procurement includes provisions for Colorado resident bidder preference and labor requirements, mandating that at least 80% of the workforce be Colorado residents. Disadvantaged businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses, are encouraged to participate. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements and Buy Clean Colorado Act regulations, which mandate specific global warming potential limits for construction materials. Bidders must submit an electronic copy through BidNet.com and provide a bid bond of at least 5% of the total bid if the contract value is $50,000 or greater. The estimated contract cost is $3,300,000.00, with funding coming from CDOT. Contractors must comply with various requirements, including prevailing wage rates, environmental surveys for migratory birds and wildlife, and detailed stormwater management plans. The project will require coordination with multiple utility providers, including Monte Vista Co Op for propane, XCEL Energy for electricity, and Fort Garland Water & Sanitation District for water services.