AHEC-26923-B - Cherry Creek Immersive Learning Lab

The Auraria Higher Education Center is soliciting bids for the construction of a 4,256-square-foot Immersive Learning Lab within the Community College of Denver’s Cherry Creek Building at 1111 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204, under solicitation number IFB1-GMAA-2026000184-4. This is a Design/Bid/Build procurement with a strict deadline for bid submissions on May 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time, and contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with preference given to Colorado-based contractors under state law. The project requires full compliance with prevailing wage rates and apprenticeship utilization mandates for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, sheet metal, fire suppression, and sprinkler trades, all tied to state-approved wage determinations and certification requirements. Contractors must demonstrate proven experience with at least three completed projects exceeding $1 million in hard costs within the past five years, maintain continuous business operation under the same name for the prior two years, and affirm they have not been previously terminated by the State for non-performance. The bid must include a base bid, all required alternates, a bid bond, and supporting documentation such as wage reports and minimum qualifications, with no modifications or conditions permitted on submitted bids. The contract imposes substantial administrative, compliance, and performance obligations. A CPM schedule must be submitted and aligned with the Schedule of Values, which itself requires detailed line-item breakdowns of labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit, and must be updated whenever change orders are issued. Substantial completion is mandated for August 31, 2026, with time strictly of the essence, and failure to meet deadlines may trigger liquidated damages. The contractor must furnish a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond, along with comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers’ Compensation, Umbrella Liability, Builder's Risk, and Pollution Liability. All materials and equipment must be properly labeled, stored, and delivered per manufacturer specifications, and mechanical finishes require temporary protective covering. The contractor shall indemnify the State against claims related to accessibility, confidentiality, and general liability, and must submit weekly electronic payroll reports and notarized payment applications using OSA forms. Final acceptance requires submission of punch list certifications, insurance proof, pest control reports, and execution of State Form SBP-01 for occupancy approval. All work must comply with ADA standards,