OAAA, 2010, 082519 Fort Collins Emergency Generator

The contract solicitation IFB1-OAAA-2026000193-1 issued by the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs seeks qualified contractors to design and install a diesel-powered pad-mounted standby emergency generator at the Ft. Collins Readiness Center located at 3324 LaPorte Ave, Fort Collins, Colorado. The project, with an estimated construction cost of $300,000, falls under NAICS code 238210 and follows a Design/Bid/Build procurement process. Bidders must meet stringent minimum qualifications including a two-year operating history under the same business name, no prior state termination for non-performance, and demonstrated experience on at least two similar projects with hard costs exceeding $300,000 each, utilizing Colorado-based expertise. Bonding requirements mandate a bid bond of at least 5% of the bid amount and, if awarded, performance and payment bonds equal to 50% of the contract value, with all bonding costs included in the bid. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Readiness Center, and attendance with business card verification is required for eligibility. Proposals must be submitted electronically via Box.com by July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time, following strict formatting rules including a specific folder naming convention and inclusion of required forms: Bid Form SBP-6.13, Bid Bond SBP-6.14, and Direct Labor Burden Calculation SBP-6.18. Colorado labor must constitute at least 80% of the work performed, and preference is given to Colorado resident bidders. The anticipated construction period runs from July 2026 through January 2027, with third-party inspection and testing services provided by the state. All submissions become state property and late bids will be rejected without review.