RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement

Colorado State University is soliciting bids for the RBL Supply Phoenix Valve Replacement project at 3185 Rampart Road, Fort Collins, with bids due September 4, 2026 at noon MT and a mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour on August 26 at 1:00 p.m. MT.

The scope includes full construction contracting services for phoenix valve replacement at the RBL Facility, with test and balance work; commissioning is performed by the owner. The estimated project cost is $500,000. Construction is anticipated to begin October 1, 2026, with substantial completion targeted for May 15, 2027, and final acceptance by May 30, 2027.

Two compliance regimes apply due to the $500,000 cost threshold: Colorado prevailing wage requirements and the Buy Clean Colorado Act. Contractors must employ Colorado labor for at least 80% of the work and provide two individuals who can pass Federal Select Agent Program background checks, with one required on-site for the duration of the project.

Minimum bidder qualifications include no prior termination by the State for non-performance; operation under the same business name for two years; demonstrated experience on at least two projects exceeding $500,000 in hard costs; and demonstrated bonding capacity up to $500,000. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond or proposal guarantee and comply with payment and performance bond requirements of not less than 50% of the contract value. The project is not federally funded and will be subject to apprenticeship and prevailing wage compliance tracking through the LCPTracker application.

Clarification requests are due August 27 at 5:00 p.m. MT. Public bid opening is scheduled for September 4 at 12:30 p.m. MT via Microsoft Teams, with award intent notification and contract approval anticipated for September 2026.