Gilpin County Justice Center Generator and Electrical Upgrades

Gilpin County is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Justice Center Generator and Electrical Upgrades project located at 2960 Dory Hill Road in Black Hawk, Colorado. The procurement involves replacing the existing emergency backup power generator, automatic transfer switch, conduit, and electrical wiring to ensure reliable backup power for the county's Justice Center. The request for proposal (RFP) targets qualified firms specializing in commercial construction, specifically commercial electric and power generation systems with municipal project experience. Proposers must submit detailed technical and financial proposals by April 17, 2025, with an anticipated contract award date of May 6, 2025, and a project start date of May 23, 2025. The evaluation criteria include 30% for cost, 25% for project understanding, 15% for years in business and government experience, 15% for methodology, 10% for management plan, and a 5% preference for minority and women-owned businesses. The project is designed to comprehensively upgrade the electrical infrastructure, including replacing multiple electrical panels (H-4, H-3, H-2, H-1, L-1, L-2, L-3, KL-1, EH-1, EL-1, and EL-2) and installing a new Generac industrial generator with a 40kW, 12.6L, 480V rating.

The RFP indicates a preference for minority and women-owned businesses, suggesting potential set-aside considerations for disadvantaged enterprises. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project involves replacing existing electrical infrastructure at the Justice Center. The electrical design documents prepared by Bowman Engineering provide detailed specifications for generator placement, underground conduit routing, and integration with existing site infrastructure. The project is located in Gilpin County, which is approximately 35 miles west of Denver and has gaming as its primary industry, representing about 50% of the county's total revenues. Although specific budget figures are not directly stated in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the electrical and generator upgrades suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The contract is expected to last approximately 365 days, with the entire project to be completed before November 2025, indicating a substantial timeframe for implementation and potential complexity in electrical system modifications.