Replace Outdoor Walkway, Project 2015-104M14

Arapahoe Community College, a state institution in Colorado located in Arapahoe County, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB 16-03) for Project 2015-104M14 to procure general contracting services for replacing an outdoor walkway at its Littleton Campus. The scope of work involves complete renovation of a second-floor connector walkway between the Annex and Main Building, encompassing demolition of the existing storefront system, door, and finishes; construction of an enclosure and door; and installation of new finishes and HVAC systems on approximately 593 square feet. Qualified general contractors and subcontractors must demonstrate a minimum of five years of prior installation and management experience with equal-size projects. Key deliverables include substantial completion by January 12, 2016, with final completion including warranty documentation and punch list clearance within 30 calendar days thereafter, and contractors must begin performance within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for August 31, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in Room M4070 on the 4th Floor of the Main Building at 5900 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, Colorado 80160, and sealed bids were due on September 14, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. at the same location. Bidders were required to have examined all bidding documents, drawings, specifications, and the project site prior to submission, with bidding documents made available electronically via Dropbox at no cost as of August 17, 2015. Requests for clarifications of inconsistencies in the bidding documents were required at least three business days prior to bid opening, and requests for "or equal" product approvals were required at least five business days prior to bid opening.

The contract carries a Colorado resident bidder preference and Colorado labor preference, with Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses eligible to participate if they provide proof of certification from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. For projects exceeding $500,000, bidders must comply with an 80% Colorado labor requirement unless federal moneys are involved or written justification for non-compliance is provided; however, this project's estimated construction cost of $224,517 falls below that threshold. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid is required for bids exceeding $50,000 and can be submitted as the State Buildings Programs Bid Bond Form SC-6.14, a cashier's check, or a certified check made payable to the Treasurer of the State of Colorado. Upon award, the successful contractor must execute the required Agreement and furnish performance bonds, labor and material payment bonds, insurance policies, and certificates of insurance within ten days of the Notice of Award, and must comply with Colorado statutory provisions regarding unauthorized immigrant employment verification through the Basic Pilot Employment Verification Program. The estimated construction cost is $224,517, with contract award to be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Failure to complete work within the agreed timeline constitutes breach of contract and subjects the contractor to liquidated damages as specified in the contract terms.