IFB1, BSFA, 2026-0182 Creative Arts Bldg ADA & HVAC Upgrades

This invitation for bid (IFB1, BSFA, 2026-0182) is a Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction procurement issued by the Colorado Department of Agriculture-State Fair for Creative Arts Building ADA and HVAC Upgrades (Phase 1 of 2) located at 1001 Beulah Ave, Pueblo, Colorado. The project scope encompasses life safety improvements including fire sprinkler system installation, electrical upgrades with new service and lighting, mechanical upgrades, roofing replacement, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements to the approximately 16,740 square-foot historic building constructed in 1921. Qualified bidders must demonstrate contracting experience on at least two previous projects exceeding $1 million in hard costs, proven bonding capability up to $1.5 million, and attendance at the mandatory in-person pre-bid conference and site tour scheduled for May 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Cultural Heritage Building. Sealed bid submissions are due June 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM via Box.com, with virtual bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day via Google Meet; clarification requests must be submitted by May 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with final addenda anticipated June 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The award is anticipated June 23, 2026, with contracting through July 10, 2026, and construction commencing September 8, 2026 and concluding June 1, 2027. Evaluation criteria include the lowest responsible bidder determination considering Colorado resident bidder preference, base bid combined with additive or deductive alternates in numerical order within available funds, and compliance with all specified technical requirements, prevailing wage obligations, and labor certifications.

This procurement is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements and the Buy Clean Colorado Act's environmental product declaration standards for eligible materials with specified Global Warming Potential limits. A mandatory requirement stipulates that Colorado labor shall perform at least 80% of the work, with preference given to Colorado resident bidders in award determinations. For mechanical, electrical, or plumbing subcontracts, the general contractor must certify that all firms participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the U.S. Department of Labor with a proven record of graduating a minimum of 15% of apprentices, and the contractor is required to utilize the LCPTracker cloud-based labor compliance and certified payroll application. Bid security of not less than 5% of the total bid price is required in the form of a surety bond, cash, or other forms satisfactory to the State, and upon award, the contractor must provide payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of the contract value. The estimated project cost is $1.5 million, with all bids required to exclude applicable federal excise or manufacturers' taxes and state sales and use taxes. No incumbent vendors or technology integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents.