PMAA, 4215, NASRF Isolation and Fish Staging Buildings

Colorado Parks and Wildlife, through the Capital Development Program, issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 2017*250) for the construction of hatchery buildings at the John W. Mumma Native Aquatic Species Restoration Facility near Alamosa, Colorado. The procurement encompasses the design and construction of two pre-engineered metal structures: a 30'x48' Isolation Building (base bid) and an optional 30'x48' Fish Staging and Pit Tagging Building. The scope of work includes structural framing, metal roofing and siding, concrete foundations and slabs with 4,500 psi minimum compressive strength, electrical service distribution (300-amp panels), water supply and drainage systems, gas infrared heating systems, liquid petroleum gas distribution with 500-1,000 gallon tanks, insulation (R-29 to R-32), LED lighting, overhead doors, and all permits and compliance documentation. Both buildings require water-resistant materials, specialized aquaculture drainage systems with specific slope requirements (0.5% to 8%), effluent collection vaults with UV treatment chambers, and adherence to standards set by ACI, ASTM, NEMA, UL, OSHA, and NEC. Bidders were required to attend a mandatory pre-bid conference on May 4, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. and visit the project site to determine scope to their satisfaction. Bid submissions were due on May 25, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. and required inclusion of a Contract Proposal, signed Bid Schedule acknowledging all addenda, a 5% bid bond, W-9 form, Colorado Department of Veterans Affairs SDVOSB certification if applicable, and Colorado Labor Justification documentation for projects exceeding $500,000. The contract required completion within 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $375 per day for delays.

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) registered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs were eligible for a 5% bid preference on this project. For contracts exceeding $150,000, contractors were required to provide performance and labor/material bonds equal to 100% of the estimated contract price, along with comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit and workers' compensation insurance as required by Colorado law. The General Requirements and Covenants for Capital Construction (2003) document established standard contractual terms applicable to all Division of Wildlife capital construction projects, including payment structures based on unit bid prices or force account basis for extra work, with retention provisions allowing the state to withhold up to 10 percent of partial payments until project completion. The project was funded through the Species Conservation Fund, though no specific total contract value or award amount was stated in the bid documents. Addenda were issued on May 8, 2017 (Drawings Addendum No. 1), May 17, 2017 (Specifications Addendum Nos. 1 and 2), and corresponding questions and answers documents provided bidders with technical clarifications regarding electrical specifications, building dimensions, material requirements, and construction details to ensure accurate bid preparation.