AHEC-26922-B - King Center Performance Lighting Replacement

The Auraria Higher Education Center is soliciting bids for the complete replacement of performance lighting at the King Center, under contract number AHEC-26922-B with solicitation IFB1-GMAA-2026000177-6, with a bid deadline of May 20, 2026. The project, targeted at the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado, involves the installation of a fully functional electrical lighting system in accordance with detailed specifications and drawings, adhering to industry standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), UL, ANSI E1.11-2004, and U.S. Institute for Theatre Technology RP-1. The estimated contract value is $955,000, funded through a single appropriation, and the work will be executed under a firm fixed-price single prime contract. Bidders must submit sealed hard copy proposals by the stated deadline through the designated address and provide electronic submissions in bookmarked, navigable PDF format via email, including shop drawings, product data, test reports, and certifications from manufacturers. The Contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment necessary to achieve substantial completion within the contract timeline and must comply with pre-installation mockups, quality-control standards, and mandatory testing procedures prior to concealment or acceptance. Contract administration requires strict adherence to Colorado state laws and procedures, with payment processed via State Form SBP-7.2 submitted to the Colorado Office of the State Architect. The Contractor must submit a list of key personnel within 15 days of notice to proceed, including their roles, contact details, and alternates, and maintain posted records throughout the project. Special requirements include compliance with the Buy Clean Colorado Act for applicable materials, adherence to state prevailing wage laws if triggered, and fulfillment of apprenticeship utilization standards. The contract mandates robust data security protocols under Article 54, requiring encryption, access controls, and annual certification for handling personal identifiable information, with strict prohibitions against sharing PII for federal immigration enforcement. The Contractor is obligated to obtain all licenses and permits at its expense, provide broad indemnification to the State, secure pollution liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence if environmental risks are present, and ensure no employee financial conflicts of interest exist that could affect impartiality. No FOB terms, bar-coding, MIL-STDs, or federal accounting identifiers are specified, and oversight is managed through the Owner’s representative and state architectural authority,