Idaho Springs Powder House Rehabilitation

The City of Idaho Springs, located in Clear Creek County, Colorado, is seeking bids for the rehabilitation of the historic Powder House, a local historic preservation site constructed between 1884 and 1908. The procurement opportunity involves comprehensive restoration work, including stone masonry repairs to the foundation and walls, reconstruction of wood-framed roof and floor, installation of membrane roofing, new steel door installation, and improved site drainage. Contractors must demonstrate specific qualifications and experience with similar historic restoration projects, with a focus on preserving the building's architectural integrity for future use as a mining exhibit. The solicitation requires detailed bid submissions addressing technical specifications for roof framing, stone masonry, mortar pointing, and site improvements. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid meeting on 10/08/2024, bid inquiry deadline of 10/14/2024, and bid submission deadline of 10/21/2024 at 5 pm, with anticipated City Council contract award scheduled for 11/12/2024. Bidders are expected to provide comprehensive contractor qualifications and indicate potential project start dates and anticipated project duration.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly detailed in the documentation, the project appears to be a publicly funded local government restoration initiative. The total project scope involves rehabilitating a relatively small 168 gross square foot historic structure, with specific material requirements including Benjamin Moore paint, DuMor site furnishings, and GAF roofing materials. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the project does not appear to require integration with existing technological infrastructure. Although a precise budget range was not specified in the available documents, the project seems to be a targeted historic preservation effort with a focused scope of work. Contractors will be expected to adhere to strict preservation standards and demonstrate expertise in rehabilitating historic stone structures, with the ultimate goal of creating a publicly accessible mining exhibit space in Idaho Springs.