Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC) Fire Water Recycle Pond Im

The City of Aurora, Colorado is requesting bids for construction improvements to the Public Safety Training Center (CAPSTC) Fire Water Recycle Pond under an IFB, with bids due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on October 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. A good-faith subcontracting requirement mandates that large businesses direct at least 10% of subcontracting dollars to Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) if subcontracting any portion of the work, and a minimum of 80% of labor employed must be Colorado residents.

The scope includes constructing a concrete liner in the existing pond to address a failing clay liner, with installation of a new impervious HDPE liner, reinforced concrete slabs, a floating pond lid, and limited earthwork. Existing storm drain and pump infrastructure must be protected in place. The CAPSTC Facility is located at 25950 E Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016.

The estimated project cost ranges from $250,000 to $320,000. Contract time for completion is 60 consecutive calendar days plus 10 consecutive calendar days for mobilization from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for failure to meet the deadline. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond of not less than 5% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must execute a Performance and Payment Bond and provide insurance certificates within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award. Partial progress payments will be made at 95% of work completed with 5% retainage. All bids remain subject to acceptance by the City for sixty calendar days following bid opening.

Written questions are due October 22, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Bid submissions are electronic through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet), with bids to be read aloud thirty minutes after closing via Microsoft Teams. Addenda and modifications are posted exclusively on BidNet.