Paris Mill Rehabilitation

Park County is seeking a licensed Colorado contractor to undertake Phase 8 of the Paris Mill Rehabilitation project, a critical preservation effort focused on the historic 1895 mill located three miles west of Alma, Colorado. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires contractors to complete accessibility and interior rehabilitation work, including ADA improvements to the West Wing, north entrance rehabilitation, window reconstruction, Level 05 access improvements, and electrical system updates. Prospective contractors must submit comprehensive proposals via email by February 11, 2025, with all work to be completed by December 31, 2025. Required submission materials include a detailed project timeline, cost estimate, payment schedule, subcontractor list, documentation demonstrating compliance with Secretary of the Interior's Rehabilitation Standards, and client references. Contractors will be evaluated on their ability to preserve the mill's historical integrity, with the project targeting one of the few remaining intact industrial structures from the late 19th century in Colorado. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Kate McCoy at 719-836-4237 to schedule a site visit and review supplemental documents such as the Historic Structure Assessment, Master Plan, Construction Documents, and Structural Engineering Report.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The Paris Mill project, measuring approximately 114 by 76 feet, is a complex timber-framed structure with multiple building sections including a tramway tower, ore bin, and various processing wings. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the project is subject to funding availability and represents a significant community preservation priority. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The project will require careful integration with existing historical infrastructure, demanding a contractor with specialized expertise in historic preservation and rehabilitation techniques. Potential bidders should have extensive experience working with historic structures, understanding of ADA accessibility requirements, and the technical capabilities to manage a multi-phase rehabilitation project while maintaining the structural and architectural authenticity of a late 19th-century industrial facility.