Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Remodel

The Town of Telluride, Colorado is seeking a prime contractor to complete a comprehensive renovation of the Telluride Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Laboratory, with a project scope involving extensive facility upgrades and infrastructure improvements. The procurement involves a three-phase laboratory remodel and reroofing project located at 12000 CO-145 in Telluride, targeting enhanced functionality, safety, workflow efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Key deliverables include installing new mobile lab tables, a 48" fume hood, emergency eyewash and shower stations, rubber tile flooring, new electrical panels, and reconfiguring mechanical systems. The bid submission deadline is October 7, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for September 18, 2025. The project timeline indicates substantial completion by March 6, 2026, and final completion by March 27, 2026. Evaluation criteria will focus on bidders' qualifications, experience, and ability to complete the project while meeting EPA, OSHA, and CDPHE standards. Contractors must demonstrate comprehensive understanding of laboratory-specific infrastructure requirements and ability to minimize operational disruptions during renovation.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations. MacBick Labs and Interiors has been pre-selected for laboratory casework procurement, with a total equipment and installation quote of $94,544.95, indicating some pre-existing vendor relationships. The Town of Telluride reserves the right to adjust bid quantities by -25% to +25% at the same unit cost. While a precise total project budget is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the specifications and multiple technical documents suggest a significant capital investment, likely in the range of $500,000 to $1 million. The project will involve upgrading a 3.247-acre site currently zoned as public, with specific attention to maintaining continuous operational functions of the wastewater treatment plant during renovation. The procurement documents indicate a comprehensive approach to modernizing laboratory infrastructure, with detailed specifications covering architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work to ensure high-performance, code-compliant facility improvements.