Head Start Buildings On Call Handyman Services

The City of Lakewood, Colorado, has issued Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #6491 for On Call Handyman Services for Head Start Buildings, seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services across five specific buildings: Daniel's Community Center, 11th Avenue Head Start, and three Patterson locations (North, South, and Florida). The primary objectives include performing routine and ongoing maintenance tasks such as safety/urgent repairs, corrective maintenance, preventive maintenance, and cosmetic improvements. Contractors must be available during standard hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional emergency response capabilities. Evaluation criteria will include responsiveness to the RFQ, demonstrated service ability, cost of services, and acceptance of city contract terms. Key performance requirements mandate a two-hour response time for safety/urgent requests and a 48-hour window for non-emergency calls. Important procurement dates include October 15, 2025, for questions submission, October 28, 2025, for qualifications submissions, and an anticipated contract award by October 31, 2025.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the city expects compliance with equal opportunity employment standards and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including professional liability, commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation, with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 for most policies. The city anticipates approximately 50 to 80 service calls annually across the five locations and will award the contract to a single contractor. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of itemized invoices, and the city is tax-exempt. While a specific contract value is not disclosed, the scope suggests a moderate-value annual maintenance contract. The successful vendor will be expected to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete maintenance tasks efficiently and effectively across the designated Head Start building locations.