South Elementary School HVAC Replacements Design Build

School District 27J in Brighton, Colorado is seeking a design-build contractor for comprehensive HVAC replacements at South Elementary School through a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P). The project involves replacing existing rooftop units (RTUs 1-5, 7-8), air handling units (AHUs 1-2), exhaust fans, and control systems with new energy-efficient equipment from manufacturers like Trane, Aaon, or Daikin. The selected design-build team will be responsible for a full-scope project including existing conditions assessment, design development, permitting, procurement, installation, district coordination, commissioning, and project closeout. Proposals will be evaluated based on team experience, project understanding, technical solutions, energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and schedule feasibility. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-proposal site walk on August 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with questions due by 4:00 PM MST that same day, and proposal submissions required by August 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST via email to karley@kopmanagement.com. The anticipated project timeline spans design and permitting from September to November 2025, procurement from December 2025 to April 2026, construction from May to August 2026, and closeout from August to September 2026.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. However, the design-build agreement does require a Colorado labor preference with a minimum of 80% local workforce utilization. The project includes optional alternates for boiler replacements (Add Alternate S1) and makeup air unit (MAU) replacement (Add Alternate S2), providing potential additional scope flexibility. The contract will operate under a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) structure, with the design-builder's fee calculated as a percentage of the Cost of Work and separate line items for design and preconstruction services. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the agreement includes comprehensive insurance requirements with $2 million general liability coverage, $1 million professional liability, and builder's risk insurance. The contract also establishes a two-year warranty period and includes liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. Two historical as-built drawing sets from 1972 and 1997 are provided as reference documentation to help contractors understand the existing facility infrastructure and mechanical systems.