IHHA023 Construction Cost Estimating Services

The State of Colorado Department of Human Services, Division of Facilities Management (DFM), issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking qualified firms to provide construction cost estimating services for its portfolio of 343 buildings spanning approximately 4 million gross square feet across more than 20 campuses throughout Colorado. The procurement seeks contractors capable of delivering conceptual-level construction cost estimates on an as-needed basis, with an anticipated volume of up to 20 estimates during the fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, with an option for one-year renewal. Respondents must demonstrate qualified estimating capabilities and experience, submit statements of interest, provide detailed qualifications and experience statements, and submit cost estimating fees and hourly billable rates stratified by project size and complexity. Deliverables include site visit completion within the project scope, fee proposal submission within ten business days of initial contact, and completed cost estimates delivered within ten business days of fee proposal acceptance; estimates must encompass project management, standard insurance, warranties, construction schedules, contractor and owner contingencies, escalation, bonds, and site preparation costs while excluding architectural and engineering design fees, full-time on-site supervision, surveying, and hazardous material assessment. Historical data from fiscal year 2018-19 indicates approximately 30 estimates were prepared for projects ranging from $300,000 to $34 million in budget. The submission deadline was April 20, 2019, with inquiries regarding scope and requirements required by April 12, 2019, and responses directed to curtis.marwitz@state.co.us or mailed to the Planning & Technical Services office in Denver.

The RFI documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular organization types; however, the RFI explicitly states that this is a non-competitive solicitation intended solely to assess vendor interest and fee structures, and does not obligate the State to make any contractual commitments. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement does not reference existing technology or infrastructure requiring integration beyond the standard estimation methodologies and deliverable formats. Budget information is based on historical project ranges, with prior fiscal year estimates supporting projects valued between $300,000 and $34 million, though specific award values or total contract ceiling amounts for the fiscal year 2019-20 procurement period are not disclosed in the RFI.