RRCC 27-03-IFB01C Nursing & Health Imaging Bldg GC Pre-qual

The State of Colorado, through Red Rocks Community College (RRCC), is pre‑qualifying general contractors for the design‑bid‑build construction of a new 29,000‑gsf Nursing & Health Imaging Building in Wheat Ridge, CO. The project includes classrooms, labs, offices, student spaces, an exterior deck, meeting rooms, a virtual‑reality room, site grading, utilities, EV stations, and landscaping. Construction is slated to start January 2027 and must be completed within twelve months, with an estimated total cost of $22 million. Contractors must meet stringent Colorado labor, bonding, insurance, and environmental product declaration requirements and will undergo a mandatory pre‑submittal site visit and interview process. • Scope: New two‑story, 29,000 gsf academic building with specialized health‑imaging classrooms and labs. • Delivery method: Design‑Bid‑Build; contractor responsible for both construction and coordination with design team. • Estimated cost: $22 M; bonding capacity of $22 M required. • Key dates: Pre‑qualification posted 9/23/2026, mandatory site visit 9/30/2026, submittal due 10/7/2026, interviews week of 10/19/2026. • Mandatory requirements: Colorado labor ≥80%, prevailing‑wage compliance, Buy Clean Colorado GWP limits, 5 % bid bond, bonding & insurance proof, safety & EEO documentation. • Evaluation: Minimum passing score on a 409‑point rubric covering experience, personnel, management plan, schedule, safety, bonding, and past performance. • Contact: Lynn Beltran, Director of Purchasing, RRCC (email & phone above).