RFI for Construction Cost Estimating

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) Division of Facilities Management issued Request for Information (RFI 2018000036) seeking construction cost estimating services on an as-needed basis for its portfolio of 343 buildings encompassing approximately 4 million gross square feet across more than 20 campuses throughout Colorado. Qualified firms must provide conceptual-level cost estimates based on DFM documentation, conduct one site visit per project to assess existing conditions and proposed work, and submit fee proposals within ten business days of initial contact. Deliverables include comprehensive construction cost estimates that encompass architectural and engineering design fees, full-time on-site construction supervision, surveying, project management, insurance, warranties, as-built drawings, construction schedules, contractor's and owner's contingencies, escalation, bonds, site protection, demolition, and final cleaning. Estimators must be available to meet with DFM representatives and deliver completed estimates within ten business days of fee proposal acceptance. The RFI covers a six-month period from March 1, 2018 through August 31, 2018, with anticipated volume of up to 20 construction cost estimates for projects with budgets historically ranging between $300,000 and $16 million, with projects potentially located at any Department facility throughout Colorado. Inquiries were accepted through January 25, 2018, with submissions required by January 30, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Respondents must submit statements of interest, qualifications and experience including any prior work for the State of Colorado, and typical cost estimating fees and hourly billable rates for projects of varying sizes and complexities.

This RFI does not represent a competitive solicitation and does not obligate the State to make any contractual commitments; rather, it is designed to assess vendor interest and fee structures to inform potential future procurement processes. The RFI documentation does not indicate specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available RFI materials. Respondents should note that DFM will provide all necessary documentation, drawings, and specifications to enable estimators to perform services consistent with the degree of skill and care ordinarily exercised by practicing professionals in Colorado, and that preliminary site visits outside the Metro Denver area represent the only required travel. Construction cost estimates must exclude hazardous material assessment and removal, environmental hazards, third-party engineering, special insurance, liquidated damages, and overtime or weekend work. Award values are not specified in this RFI, as it is intended to gather information on fee structures and vendor capabilities rather than to make immediate contractual awards.