On-Call Contractor / Service Provider - Small Construction - Pre-Qualification

The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is seeking pre-qualified contractors for on-call small construction services across its multi-institutional campus, which includes the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and University of Colorado-Denver. This Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to establish a pre-qualification list of contractors for various trades, including general contracting, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, roofing, and specialized services like asbestos abatement and security systems. The procurement will cover on-call/as-needed projects ranging from $50,000 to $500,000, with AHEC planning to select up to six contractors for large projects, four for small projects, four for historical restoration, and six for other specialized trades. Evaluation will be comprehensive, using a 0-5 point scoring system across five categories: business information, trade information, project references, personnel qualifications, and claims/experience modification rates. The RFP was published on March 5, 2024, with proposals due on April 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM Mountain Time, and the contract term will run from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Contractors must provide detailed documentation including business information, licensing, certifications, project experience, and personnel qualifications.

The solicitation encourages diverse vendor participation, with a W-9 form that allows vendors to voluntarily self-certify as woman-owned, minority-owned, veteran-owned, or meeting other diverse business criteria. Businesses can indicate their size, ranging from 1-25 employees to over 250 employees, and provide additional certifications. Strict insurance requirements are mandated, including comprehensive coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, with the State of Colorado and Auraria Higher Education Center to be named as additional insureds. Current on-call contractors can submit either a renewal or new proposal, with new proposals potentially forfeiting existing scores. The procurement allows for a two-step selection process: first a pre-qualification evaluation, then project-specific quoted bids. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project scope allows for contracts up to $500,000, with AHEC reserving the right to negotiate rates and add or remove contractors from the list based on performance and evaluation scores. Contractors must be prepared to work in occupied educational environments and comply with campus-specific safety and operational requirements.