CAVEA Lighting

The Auraria Higher Education Center, on behalf of Metropolitan State University of Denver, is soliciting bids for the CAVEA Lighting Upgrades located at the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado. The project involves the installation and commissioning of electrical lighting systems, including the development of training modules and the implementation of specific electrical identification and labeling standards. Work must adhere to the International Building Code, ADAAG accessibility guidelines, and ASTM standards for pipe sleeves. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with a preference for Colorado resident bidders. Award determinations will be based on the base bid combined with either additive or deductible alternates, which are mutually exclusive. Bidders must submit a hard copy of their quote and a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid price by November 30, 2026. The project requires that at least 80% of the work be performed by Colorado labor, and bidders must certify their business status, including any Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business certification. Performance must begin within ten days of the Notice to Proceed. For contracts exceeding $150,000, the awarded contractor must provide payment and performance bonds of at least 50% of the contract value. Strict requirements are in place for construction waste packaging, material storage, and the use of specific color-coded banding for electrical systems.