Pitkin County OST Glassier Farmstead Rehabilitation

Pitkin County Open Space and Trails Department is seeking qualified home renovation and construction contractors to rehabilitate the historic Glassier Farmstead, located at 543 Hooks Spur Lane in Basalt, Colorado. The project involves comprehensive renovation of a 1,552 square foot historic brick house, which includes demolishing 525 square feet of non-historic additions, constructing a 554 square foot addition, and removing an existing 750 square foot metal barn. Key deliverables include structural upgrades, restoration of historic masonry and sandstone foundations, electrical and plumbing system updates, preservation of historic windows and doors, and new roofing while maintaining the property's National Register of Historic Places designation. The proposal evaluation will be based on three primary criteria: Approach to Project (35%), List of Similar Work (25%), and Estimated Cost of Services (40%). Proposals are due on September 16, 2025, by 2:00 PM MT, with a mandatory pre-proposal site meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025. The county anticipates a contract start date of October 1, 2025, and intends to award a single contract to the most qualified contractor.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions were explicitly mentioned in the documents, the procurement emphasizes environmental consciousness and carbon footprint reduction as priority considerations. The project will be funded through Pitkin County Open Space and Trails, with funding subject to annual appropriation. Though a specific budget range was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the renovation suggests a significant investment in preserving local historical architecture. The contract will be executed using standard Pitkin County contract documents, which include extensive insurance requirements covering workers' compensation, commercial general liability, auto liability, pollution liability, and professional liability. The county reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and will conduct investigations to assess proposers' experience, responsibility, and ability to perform the work. Liquidated damages provisions are included in the contract, with a per-day rate to be assessed if the project is not completed by the specified deadline.