Student Union Partition Wall Replacement

Adams State University, located in Colorado's Alamosa County, is seeking competitive bids for the Student Union Building Partition Wall Replacement project (Project No. 2024-02). The procurement involves replacing the existing Kwik-Wall Operable Wall System in the building's banquet rooms, which specifically requires reusing the existing ceiling track while replacing all individual operable panels. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals including base and alternate pricing, with sealed bids due on June 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 9:00 AM in the Student Union Building, with email questions accepted until May 21, 2024, and answers to be issued by May 28, 2024. Bidder qualifications include having completed at least two general contracting projects over $200,000 in the past three years, demonstrating experience in similar project scopes, and showing bonding capability up to $250,000. Evaluation will be based on the lowest responsible bidder, with the anticipated construction timeline set for July 22-27, 2024. The project requires a 5% bid bond for construction values of $50,000 or more, and bidders must comply with state building codes and labor regulations.

The procurement includes provisions for Colorado resident bidder preference and prioritizes Colorado labor utilization. Bidders must comply with specific state requirements, including potential apprenticeship utilization for projects over $1 million and prevailing wage standards for projects $500,000 or more. Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) may receive special consideration. The project estimated construction cost is $200,000, with bidders required to submit one electronic bid copy via email to Kyler Cooper. Bidding documents are available on Bidnetdirect.com and the Colorado VSS website. The project involves replacing Kwik-Wall Model 2030/2030GL Hinged Pairs Operable Wall System panels, which offer various customization options including different panel finishes, acoustical ratings, and construction materials. Successful bidders must be prepared to execute the required agreement, performance bond, labor and material payment bond, and provide insurance documentation within ten days of the Notice of Award. The procurement emphasizes compliance with state laws, including reporting of embodied carbon emissions for eligible materials and adherence to the Buy Clean Colorado Act.