RRH10-CP6 Parking Lot Connection

The State of Colorado, Office of the State Architect, is requesting sealed bids on behalf of Colorado Mesa University for construction of a new driveway connecting parking lot RRH10 to parking lot CP6 at CMU's Grand Junction campus, with bids due June 29, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MT. Colorado labor must constitute at least 80% of the work performed, a statutory requirement under Colorado Revised Statutes; additionally, Colorado resident bidder preference applies under state law.

The scope is full construction contracting services for a driveway connection that will enable future closure of RRH10 access from Cannell Street, provide emergency access along the west side of Grand Mesa and Fine Arts buildings and the east side of Bunting and a future parking structure in lot CP9, and accommodate continued parking lot use during the summer semester. The contractor must coordinate work scheduling to minimize disruption and provide advance notice of lane closures and parking spot takedowns.

The estimated project cost is $200,000. The contract term runs from an anticipated construction start of July 1, 2026, to completion by August 1, 2026 (four weeks). Bidders must submit a bid bond of not less than 5% of the total bid. The contractor must secure payment and performance bonds of not less than 50% of the contract value.

Minimum eligibility requirements include no previous termination by the State for non-performance, operation under the same business name for at least two years, and demonstrated contracting experience on at least two projects exceeding $250,000 in hard costs, plus demonstrated bonding capability up to $250,000.

A non-mandatory pre-bid conference and site tour will be held June 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. MT at the Campus Service Administration Building (1260 Kennedy Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501). Requests for clarifications are due June 26, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. MT, with final addenda anticipated the same day. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. A Notice of Final Settlement will be required and advertised following award.