NEW BID DATE: Garden of the Gods Ranger House Renovation

The City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department is requesting bids on renovation construction services for the Garden of the Gods Ranger House under IFB B26-056JW, with bids due July 1, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. MST and a public opening via Microsoft Teams.

The scope encompasses full interior renovation of the existing residence at 301 Garden Lane to convert it into office and breakroom space, including new electrical rough-in and trim, new plumbing rough-in and trim, drywall, texture, paint, windows, doors, flooring, cabinets, and countertops. The City has completed approximately 95 percent of demolition including asbestos abatement down to the framing; contractors are responsible for any minor remaining demolition and coordination of materials staging and dumpster placement. Work must be completed within 120 calendar days of Notice to Proceed.

The estimated contract value is $300,000 to $400,000 on a fixed lump-sum basis. Bidders must be licensed by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department and must submit three project references for work valued between $300,000 and $500,000 completed within the last three years. Contractors must obtain all required permits, provide shop drawings for fire alarm and sprinkler system modifications, and submit manufacturer documentation and maintenance manuals. The contractor must comply with 2010 ADA Standards, the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

Bid security is required if the total bid exceeds $50,000, consisting of a bid bond or certified check equal to at least 5 percent of the total bid amount. Successful bidders must furnish Performance, Labor and Materials Payment, and Maintenance Bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price within ten calendar days of award. Sales tax exemptions apply only to County, PPRTA, and State taxes on materials incorporated into the project; City of Colorado Springs Sales and Use Tax must be included in all bids. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MST at the project site.