Hooiser Pass Loader Building

The Colorado Department of Transportation is requesting proposals for design and construction of a 1,000 square-foot metal building loader shed at Hoosier Pass under an RFP, with qualifications submittals due October 1, 2026 and fee proposals from shortlisted firms due October 14, 2026. Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal conference and site tour on September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM (via Google Meet) is required for submittals to be considered.

The project is subject to Colorado's 80% Colorado labor requirement for state public works projects under C.R.S. 8-17-101 and prevailing wage compliance under C.R.S. 24-92-Part 2. The scope includes a 20' × 50' pre-engineered metal building with single-slope shed roof, two overhead doors, one man-door, interior and exterior lighting, a 20-foot concrete apron, site grading, foundation work, fencing, soil investigation, and stamped engineering design with all permitting documentation. The site is located at GPS coordinates 39.359296, −106.061763 near the top of Hoosier Pass in Denver County.

The estimated project cost is $400,000. The contractor must provide bonding capacity up to $200,000 and post payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of contract value. The Design/Build term runs from December 4, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for August 31, 2027 (270 days) and final acceptance by October 15, 2027.

Minimum requirements include no prior state contract termination for non-performance, two years of operation under the same name, demonstrated experience on at least two similar projects exceeding $200,000 in hard costs, and compliance with the Buy Clean Colorado Act for environmental product declarations on eligible materials. Evaluation weights qualifications at 70% and fee proposals at 30%. Oral interviews are scheduled for October 15–16, 2026, with selection announced October 20. Questions are due by 2:00 PM on September 24, 2026.