CTF RCC Fire Protection System Repl IFB1 TBD CMS210772

Solicitation IFB 2027000027 is a Design/Bid/Build contract issued by the Colorado Department of Corrections for the replacement of the fire protection system at the Rifle Correctional Center in Rifle, Colorado. The scope of work involves the installation of fire protection systems as detailed in the sprinkler and fire pump drawings, including the removal and return of backflow preventers from living units to the owner. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by October 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, considering the Colorado resident bidder preference and evaluating base bids alongside additive or deductible alternates. The agreement incorporates strict compliance requirements, including the provision of performance and labor and material payment bonds, as well as a bid security of at least 5 percent for bids estimated at 50,000 dollars or more. Contractors must adhere to Colorado labor laws, including 80 percent Colorado labor for projects exceeding 500,000 dollars, and provide apprenticeship utilization certifications for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. Additional requirements include reporting embodied carbon emissions via Environmental Product Declarations and maintaining strict confidentiality regarding state records. Payment is processed via State form SBP-7.2, with terms set at 45 days from certification.