Mass Communication System Phase 1

Colorado Mesa University is requesting bids on the Mass Communication System Phase 1 project, a campus-wide fire alarm and emergency notification system modernization covering seven buildings, with bids due November 9, 2026 and a pre-bid conference and site tour on October 22 at 3:30 p.m. MST at University Center in Grand Junction.

The scope encompasses replacement and modernization of fire alarm and emergency notification systems in Tomlinson Library, Confluence Hall, Dominguez Hall, Escalante Hall, Houston Hall, Fine Arts, and Wubben Science Center, including carbon monoxide detection per International Fire Code Section 915, new speakers and strobes, reconfigured fire alarm network connections, fire alarm control panel replacement where required, and Local Operating Consoles for mass notification. An alternate bid option covers upgrading the University Center fire alarm and mass notification system to achieve NFPA 72 compliance.

The estimated project cost is $1,869,809, with construction start anticipated May 25, 2027 and completion by August 2, 2027. Bidders must demonstrate no prior termination by the State for non-performance, operation under the same business name for at least two years, and contracting experience on at least two projects exceeding $2.5 million in hard costs. Bonding capability up to $5 million is required; a bid bond of not less than 5% of bid price and performance and payment bonds of not less than 50% of contract value are mandatory.

The project is subject to Colorado prevailing wage requirements, the Buy Clean Colorado Act, and a state labor requirement mandating at least 80% Colorado resident workers. All mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors must participate in registered apprenticeship programs with a proven record of graduating a minimum of 15% of apprentices over three of the past five years. Colorado resident preference applies in award selection. Clarification requests are due October 27 at 11:00 a.m. MST; a final addendum is anticipated October 30. Bid submittals are due November 9 at 11:00 a.m. MST via the Rocky Mountain Bidding System.