“PROPOSAL: 2025 Cortez Natatorium Rehabilitation Project Design”

The City of Cortez, Colorado is seeking a professional design firm to develop an integrated rehabilitation plan for the Cortez Natatorium at the Cortez Recreation Center, located at 425 Roger Smith Avenue. The Request for Proposals (RFP) solicits comprehensive design services for addressing deferred maintenance items, with specific scope elements including pool resurfacing (approximately 11,000 square feet), pool grate infrastructure modifications, tile and grout replacement, removal and replacement of ceiling acoustic baffles, leisure pool play structure replacement, and construction of permanent steps in the competition lap pool. Evaluation of proposals will be conducted using a 100-point scoring system, with 40% allocated to qualifications and 60% to cost. Mandatory site visits are scheduled for September 5 and September 9, 2025, with proposal submissions due on October 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The project term is anticipated to be 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with expected construction commencement on June 1, 2026. Offerors must demonstrate design contracting experience and meet minimum insurance requirements, including general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability coverage with combined single limits of $1 million.

The City of Cortez has incorporated local vendor preferences into the procurement, offering a 2.5% preference for businesses located within Cortez city limits and a 2.0% preference for businesses in Montezuma County, with a maximum preference amount of $25,000. The City reserves the right to award contracts to multiple offerors, suggesting potential for collaborative or phased project implementation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears open to qualified design firms meeting the specified requirements. The project aims to revitalize a recreation facility that has received minimal updates since its initial construction in 2003, with the primary objectives of reducing pool closure time and improving overall facility conditions. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive scope and detailed rehabilitation requirements suggest a significant investment in facility improvement. The procurement process emphasizes technical competence, local economic considerations, and a strategic approach to facility rehabilitation.