Remote Airfield Tornado Shelter Systems

The City and County of Denver, in collaboration with Denver International Airport, is requesting bids for the purchase, installation, and possible future relocation of Remote Airfield Tornado Shelter Systems under IFB No. 11223, with bids due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet).

The scope includes provision of tornado shelter systems, installation at remote airfield locations, and relocation services throughout the contract term. The vendor must deliver a written narrative detailing installation and setup procedures, confirm a specific delivery date on or before May 15, 2027, and state lead time in business days upon receipt of order. All deliveries are scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at 8500 Pena Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80249 on an F.O.B. Destination basis. The vendor must provide three references and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, plus Automobile Liability of $1 million combined single limit. A warranty guarantee with local service availability and twenty-four-hour response requirements is required. Prevailing wage requirements apply under Denver Revised Municipal Code Sections 20-76 through 20-79. The vendor must comply with all Denver International Airport security requirements administered by DEN's Security Section.

The master purchase order is effective from City signature through October 31, 2028, with potential mutual renewal for additional periods not to exceed October 31, 2031. Pricing is firm and fixed for the initial term; annual price updates are permitted by August 1st for the following November 1 through October 31 period, capped at a maximum five-percent annual increase supported by documented manufacturer price increases. The maximum aggregate liability limit is $350,000. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.; responses to written questions will be provided October 19, 2026. Natalee Wilson is the procurement analyst. All bids must be submitted electronically.