IFB1,BDAA,2027-0032 CDA Insectary Foundation Repair

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is soliciting bids for the Insectary Foundation Repair project in Palisade, Colorado, under solicitation number IFB1, BDAA, 2027-0032. The project focuses on correcting structural sinking and rotation by leveling two concrete foundation slabs and re-squaring the building to address issues caused by expansive soil. The estimated cost for the project is 340,000 dollars. The procurement follows a Design/Bid/Build framework governed by State of Colorado Office of the State Architect forms SC-6.21 and SC-6.23, which establish the legal and operational requirements for performance, insurance, payment, and labor standards. Bidders must adhere to a strict procurement schedule, which included a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 29, 2026, and a final response deadline of October 13, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, with requirements including a 5 percent bid security for bids exceeding 50,000 dollars and compliance with Colorado prevailing wage laws and carbon emissions reporting. Key project documentation has been updated through two addenda to correct document titles in Appendix D and incorporate the pre-bid meeting sign-in sheet and a formal questions and answers document.