RFP: Libraries + Shade Structure CM/GC

Solicitation No. 202686499October 29, 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 Blair Caldwell African American Research Library & Museum Renovation, Montbello Branch Library Renovation, and Montbello Civic Center Park Shade Structure Projects. RFP documents will be available for download at www.bidnetdirect.com/cityandcountyofdenverdoti.General Statement of Work: The project has three distinct scopes of work.The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and Museum Renovation will be a full renovation of the 2nd and 3rd floors including but not limited to reconfiguration of the 2nd floor research library, the 3rd floor museum, staff workplace renovation, renovation of Special Collections, restrooms, and structural modifications to support the current use of these spaces.The Montbello Branch Library Renovation will be a comprehensive renovation of the space, end-of-life building system replacements, and the design of a new outdoor space adjacent to the library but independent of the Montbello Shade Structure project.The Montbello Civic Center Park scope includes a shaded cultural plaza for events, picnicking, and gatherings.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 November 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., local time. To access the meeting, please call 720-388-6219 and enter the conference ID: 994 793 950# or join via Microsoft Teams. Contractors are responsible for any information conveyed at this meeting.Optional Site Visits: Optional site visits to both library locations will be held on November 10, 2026:9:00 – 9:20 a.m. – Montbello Civic Center Park, 4401 Crown Boulevard, Denver, CO 80239.9:20-9:50 a.m. – Montbello Branch Library, 12955 Albrook Dr, Denver, CO 80239. Meet at the library entrance10:20-11:30 a.m. – Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St, Denver, CO 80205Transportation to and from each site is the responsibility of prospective bidder. Please RSVP and the site visit details will be sent via email.Questions Deadline: November 20, 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 15, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.MWBE Participation Goal: 18% (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 $25,000,000.00 monetary level 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 29, 2026Published In: Do Business with DOTI and BidNet