Parks & Recreation Space Addition

The City of Steamboat Springs has issued a Request for Qualifications/Proposal (RFP) for a Parks & Recreation Space Addition project located at 245 Howelsen Hill Parkway, seeking a qualified Construction Manager/General Contractor to provide comprehensive construction services. The project involves expanding select office spaces, improving indoor air quality and thermal comfort by modifying existing shop spaces, removing existing handrails and replacing them with full-height walls, and making electrical, mechanical, and security modifications throughout the facility. Contractors must submit a comprehensive proposal including a cover letter, staffing plan, price form, project schedule, logistics plan, dust mitigation plan, communication plan, and two examples of similar projects completed within the last 5 years. Key procurement dates include RFP issuance on September 15, 2025, a voluntary site visit on September 22, 2025, proposal submission deadline on October 6, 2025, evaluation from October 7-9, 2025, and a notice of award on November 1, 2025. Work will primarily occur during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 7:30-5:00 PM), with weekend work allowed and coordinated with the City's Project Manager, and the goal is to substantially complete the office space by April 3, 2026.

The City intends to enter into a Cost-Plus Fee arrangement with the successful contractor, with a 3% contractor contingency included in the proposal. A bid bond for 5% of the total project cost is required, and performance and payment bonds of 100% of the contract price will be necessary. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types were mentioned in the documentation, contractors will need to demonstrate significant capability and experience in similar municipal construction projects. The procurement is specific to Pueblo County, Colorado, and targets improvements to the existing Parks & Recreation Facility. The project involves integrating new construction elements with existing infrastructure, requiring careful coordination and technical expertise in municipal facility renovation. Although a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive bonding requirements and detailed project scope suggest a substantial capital investment for the facility upgrade.