Description
The State of Colorado’s Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified Design‑Bid‑Build contractor to replace the fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and emergency radio communication systems at the Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center (DRDC). The work includes demolition of existing fire alarm hardware, installation of a new Edwards EST‑4 addressable fire alarm network, conversion of pre‑action sprinkler systems to wet‑pipe systems with full site coverage, and installation of an in‑building radio signal amplification system to meet Denver Fire Department requirements. The contractor will be responsible for complete construction management, compliance with Colorado prevailing‑wage and apprenticeship rules, submission of required bonds, and warranty administration. The project budget is $17.7 million, with a mandatory pre‑bid conference and site walk on October 7, 2026, and bid submission due November 5, 2026.
• Scope: fire alarm demolition & new addressable system, fire sprinkler replacement & extension, emergency radio coverage system.
• Delivery method: Design‑Bid‑Build (prime contractor).
• Location: Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center, 10900 Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239.
• Estimated value: $17.7 M; required 5 % bid bond and 50 % performance/payment bonds.
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference & site walk (attendance required to bid).
• Prevailing‑wage, apprenticeship, and Buy Clean Colorado compliance required.
• Submission via BidNet Direct, electronic only.