Ft. Lyon Emergency Generator Upgrades

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs is soliciting bids for the Ft. Lyon Emergency Generator Upgrades project, a comprehensive electrical infrastructure improvement initiative targeting Buildings 4, 6, and 8 at the Ft. Lyon campus. The procurement is a design/bid/build construction opportunity involving the replacement and upgrade of emergency generators and associated electrical systems, with specific requirements including installing 750 KVA generators in Buildings 4 and 8, and reusing the existing generator in Building 6. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through BidNet by November 11, 2024, at 11am, with an optional pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 30, 2024, at 11am. Minimum bidder qualifications include having completed at least two general contracting projects over $400,000 in the past three years, demonstrating relevant experience, and showing bonding capability up to $500,000. Evaluation criteria will consider contractor experience, compliance with state prevailing wage rates, Buy Clean Colorado Act requirements, and potential Colorado resident bidder preferences. The projected contract approval is set for December 30, 2024, with an anticipated general contractor start date of January 6, 2025.

The procurement includes provisions for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) participation and mandates 80% Colorado labor for projects over $500,000. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond for construction values of $50,000 or more and comply with specific state regulations regarding labor, wages, and environmental standards. The estimated construction cost is $625,000, with potential variations based on bid alternates and project specifications. The project emphasizes environmental product declarations for eligible materials and requires compliance with federal provisions, potentially including State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) terms. Contractors must submit detailed labor burden calculations, provide performance and payment bonds, and obtain required insurance within ten days of award. The project is subject to Davis-Bacon wage determinations, with minimum hourly rates varying by worker classification, and may have apprenticeship utilization requirements for projects estimated at $1 million or more that do not receive federal funds.