OAAA, 3210, Buckley ALERT OB Lighting Installation

The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, through the Office of the State Architect, is soliciting quotes for the provision and installation of FAA-approved obstruction lighting at Buckley Space Force Base in Aurora, under Documented Quote Request 2026-522, with quotes due July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM and a mandatory pre-bid conference on July 9 at 10:00 AM. Colorado resident bidder preference and Colorado labor preference apply under state law.

The scope covers installation of 14 IR-LED FAA-approved obstruction lights across six aircraft shelters (912–917), with shelters 912 and 917 each receiving three lights and the remaining four shelters each receiving two lights. Each shelter requires independent power and control via individual ground-level photocells. Fixtures must be ADB/Safegate OL1VBH34LED2-IR or similar IR-LED L810 units rated 120V with low-intensity steady red capability, aviation clear acrylic Fresnel lens, and a five-year warranty. Work is restricted to Tuesday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no work on federally recognized holidays. Pricing must be comprehensive and firm, submitted FOB Destination, including all labor, materials, and equipment for complete installation.

A bid bond or proposal guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount is required for any bid estimated at $50,000 or greater. All vendors must be registered in CORE and comply with Colorado Secretary of State registration requirements prior to award. The contract is federally funded and subject to Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements, Buy American Act compliance, and federal nondiscrimination and environmental protection provisions. Written questions are due July 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The anticipated contract start date is July 30, 2026. Vendors must comply with Colorado Office of Information Security policies if handling state confidential information and maintain workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance as specified.