IFB1,BSFA,2026-0182 Creative Arts Bldg ADA & HVAC Upgrades

The solicitation IFB1-BSFA-2026000182-2 calls for bids to complete Phase 1 of the Creative Arts Building ADA and HVAC Upgrades at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Broomfield, Colorado, a historically significant structure built in 1921. The scope includes life safety improvements such as fire sprinkler system installation, electrical upgrades for new service, lighting, and power, and general ADA compliance enhancements, with mechanical upgrades and roofing replacement offered as alternates. All work must comply with detailed specifications found in the Project Manual and Bid Set, accessible via Box.com, and supplemented by Addendum 1 which specifies roofing material requirements, including dual layers of 1/4" gypsum cover board for curved roofs and single layers of 5/8" for flat roofs. Bids must be submitted electronically through Box.com by 11:00 AM on June 5, 2026, in a zip folder containing the Bid Form, Bid Bond, Bid Alternates, and full construction drawings. The award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with preference given to Colorado residents, and the total bid price must include base work plus deductible or additive alternates accepted in numerical order, ensuring the final sum remains within allocated funds. All bidders are required to comply with Colorado’s apprentice utilization mandates under C.R.S. 24-92-115, which necessitates certification that qualified trades—mechanical, sheet metal, fire suppression, sprinkler fitting, plumbing, and electrical—are sourced from apprenticeship programs approved by the U.S. Department of Labor with a history of graduating at least 15% of apprentices over the past five years. The winning contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 50% of the contract value, provide comprehensive insurance coverage including CGL, automobile, workers’ compensation, umbrella, builder’s risk, and pollution liability policies with $1 million limits and no more than $25,000 deductible, naming the State of Colorado as an additional insured. Payment terms require monthly applications using State Form SBP-7.2, certified by the Architect/Engineer, with payments due within 45 days of receipt. Daily employee logs and weekly electronic payroll reports must be maintained and submitted to the Office of the State Architect. The contractor must also secure all necessary permits, adhere to prevailing wage laws, protect state confidential information and personally identifiable data in compliance with C.R.S. §