RFP: Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation CM/GC

Solicitation No. 202686467October 22, 2026The Denver Bond Office (“DBO”) and the Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (“DOTI”), City and County of Denver (“City”), has issued a Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) for Construction Manager/General Contractor Services for the Boettcher Concert Hall Renovation Project. RFP documents will be available for download at www.bidnetdirect.com/cityandcountyofdenverdoti.General Statement of Work: This project will renovate and rehabilitate the existing Boettcher Concert Hall in the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202. The renovation will include critical repairs, system upgrades, and address program needs. The Boettcher Concert Hall Project will address building systems and finishes that have exceeded their useful life. The project scope includes upgrades to HVAC, fire protection, life safety, data, technology, stage lighting, and audiovisual systems, along with new interior finishes, seating, and acoustic improvements. Floor plan modifications will improve circulation, operational functionality, ADA compliance, and integrate an education component. Exterior improvements, including roofing and façade repairs or replacement, will be included as required. The project will also evaluate a pavilion expansion for patron use, along with a west-side addition intended to activate the adjacent sculpture park.Vibrant Denver Bond Program:Approved by voters in 2025, the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond Program is delivering 58 major projects across Denver, including libraries, parks and recreation centers, cultural facilities, affordable housing, improved streets and bridges, a family health clinic, a children’s advocacy center, and much more – without adding any new taxes. This bond program was informed by direct community input from thousands of Denverites and community leaders. The City will build the projects in this bond over six years from 2026 – 2031.Workforce Development ProgramWorkforce development programs promote economic growth through the coordination of public, private, and nonprofit sector resources to support a combination of education and training services to prepare individuals for work and to help them improve their prospects for entering and succeeding in the labor market. To accomplish this, workforce development policies and programs may be focused on individual training and education, societal economic stability and growth, or skills training needed by employers to help organizations remain competitive in a global marketplace.A Pre-Proposal Meeting will be held on October 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., local time. To access the meeting, please call 720-388-6219 and enter the conference ID: 921 451 718# or join via Microsoft Teams. Contractors are responsible for any information conveyed at this meeting.Optional Site Visit: An optional site visit will be held on November 2, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., local time. Please RSVP and the site visit details will be sent via email.Questions Deadline: November 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.Phase 1 Proposals will only be received via the online electronic bid service through BidNet. Proposals are due at 2:00 p.m. on December 2, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.MWBE Participation Goal: 17% (Construction Phase)Contract Administrator: Michele Foust, [email protected] Requirements: Each contractor must be prequalified in category 2B General Building – Occupied Building at or above the $50,000,000.00 monetary level and request and receive project-specific permission to bid in accordance with the City’s Rules and Regulations Governing Prequalification of Contractors. Each contractor must have submitted a prequalification application a minimum of ten (10) calendar days prior to the Proposal due date. Applications must be submitted via B2Gnow. To view the Rules and information on how to apply, please visit our website at www.denvergov.org/prequalification.Prevailing Wage and Minimum Wage:Contracts for construction, reconstruction, and remodeling are subject to the City prevailing wage rate requirements established pursuant to Section 20-76, DRMC. City contracts are subject to payment of City Minimum Wage established pursuant to Section 20-82 through 20-84 DRMC.General: As the City’s best interests may appear, the City Engineer reserves the right to waive informalities in, and to reject any or all proposals.Publication Dates: October 22, 2026Published In: Do Business with DOTI and BidNet