GC Prequalification - HP Boiler B5 Replacement

The Colorado School of Mines is conducting a two-step prequalification process for the Heating Plant Boiler 5 Replacement project located in Jefferson County, Colorado. The procurement seeks qualified General Contractors and Mechanical Contractors to replace a non-functional boiler in the campus heating plant. The project involves installing an owner-furnished 50,000 pounds per hour steam boiler, comprehensive piping systems, and boiler control systems in the Heating Plant Annex. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience with higher education campus projects, steam boiler systems, and maintaining operational functionality in occupied buildings. Minimum qualifications include providing evidence of two similar projects valued at least $3,000,000, completed within the last 10 years, with detailed references and project information. Electronic bid documents will be provided to shortlisted contractors on approximately November 6, 2025, with submissions required electronically via BidNetDirect.com by October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time. Evaluation will be based on comprehensive qualifications packages including company details, project experience, team resumes, current contract information, and bonding capacity verification.

The contract opportunity includes specific labor requirements, mandating that at least 80% of project labor must consist of Colorado residents. Contractors must commit to working with Victory Energy, the specified boiler manufacturer, and will be required to select from a Mines-provided list of pre-qualified Mechanical Contractors. The project is structured as a design-bid-build contract with a total estimated construction cost of $5,800,000. The project timeline requires substantial completion within 10 calendar months from the Notice to Proceed, with final completion expected within an additional 60 calendar days. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes local workforce participation. The short-listing process will involve reviewing, evaluating, and scoring qualification packages, with the highest-ranking firms being invited to participate in the subsequent bidding phase. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate significant bonding capacity and proven experience in complex mechanical infrastructure replacement projects within educational institutional settings.