Construction Manager/General Contractor for Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant Administration/Maintenance Building Construction (Released See Addendum No. 2)

Request for Proposal
RFP-5838-26-DD
Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant -
Administration/Maintenance Building Construction
Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC)
Responses Due:
March 4, 2026, before 2:00 p.m. MST
Accepting Electronic Responses Only
Submitted Through the
Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-junction
(The purchasing agent does not have access to or control the vendor side of RMEPS.
If the website or other problems arise during response submission, the Proposer MUST
contact RMEPS to resolve the issue before the response deadline 800-835-4603)
NOTE: All City solicitation openings will be held virtually,
information is in Section 1.9.
Purchasing Agent:
Dolly Daniels
dollyd@gjcity.org
970-256-4048

Table of Contents
Section 1.0: Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal ............. 3
Section 2.0: General Contract Terms and Conditions ................................. 7
Section 3.0: Insurance .............................................................................. 16
Section 4.0: Specifications/Scope of Services .......................................... 17
Section 5.0: Preparation and Submittal of Proposals ................................ 26
Section 6.0. Evaluation Criteria and Factors ............................................. 31
Section 7.0. Solicitation Response Form .................................................. 33
Appendixes (Link in Section 4.6)
A: Proposed Building Schematic Design Exhibit
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Section 1.0: Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal
1.1. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance Mandate: Following HB21-1110.
all documents produced and submitted in response to this solicitation must adhere to
the provisions outlined in 24-85-101, C.R.S., and subsequent sections, as well as
the Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office
of Information Technology under section 24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Additionally, all
documents must align with the State of Colorado's technology standards related to
accessibility, including Level A.A. conformity with the latest iteration of the Web
Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as integrated within the State of Colorado's
technology standards.
1.2. Required Review: The Proposer is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation
documentation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the scope, specifications,
project requirements, and all associated rules, regulations, laws, conditions,
instructions, and procurement policies related to the solicitation process and the
Project or Work outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP).
1.3. Issuing Office: This RFP is issued by the City of Grand Junction, Colorado (hereafter
"City"). The Purchasing Agent responsible for this procurement is:
Dolly Daniels
dollyd@gjcity.org
Except for pre-proposal or site visit meeting(s), all inquiries, concerns, clarifications,
or communications regarding this solicitation-including those about the process,
specifications, or project scope-must be submitted in writing to the Purchasing
Agent. Any communication directed to other City personnel may result in the
disqualification of the Proposer's submission.
1.4. Purpose: The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to obtain proposals from
qualified professional Contractors interested in providing Construction
Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the proposed Administration
and Maintenance Building at the Persigo Wastewater Treatment Plant which shall be
new construction. The Project is located at 2145 River Road, Grand Junction, CO
81505. The City has selected Eidos Architects as the design firm (Consultant) working
with a collection of sub-consultants for this Project. This proposal includes pre-
construction services for Work with the City and the Consultant during design.
1.5. Non Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Meeting: Prospective Offerors are encouraged to
attend a non-mandatory site visit meeting on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:00
AM. Meeting location shall begin at Persigo Administrative Building Conference Room
located at 2145 River Road, Grand Junction. The purpose of this visit will be to inspect
and to clarify the contents of the Request for Proposal.
1.6. The Owner: The City is the "Owner" which will act by and through its authorized
representative(s); "Owner" or "City" may be used interchangeably throughout this
Solicitation.
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1.7. Compliance: All Proposers, by submitting a proposal, commit to adhere to all
conditions, requirements, and instructions in this RFP as stated or implied herein or
modified by addenda. Should the Owner omit anything necessary to clearly
understand the requirements, or should it appear that various instructions conflict, the
Proposer(s) shall secure instructions from the Purchasing Agent before the submittal
deadline.
1.8. Controlling Authority: The 2024 version of the City Procurement Policy applies to
this Solicitation.
1.9. Submission: See section 5.0 of this Solicitation for Preparation and Submittal Terms.
Proposals shall be formatted as directed in Section 5. To participate in the solicitation
opening, please utilize the following information and link:
Solicitation Opening CM/GC Persigo Administration and Maintenance Building
Mar 4, 2026, 2:00 - 2:30 PM (America/Denver)
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://meet.goto.com/801296453
You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 801-296-453
United States: +1 (646) 749-3122
Join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Meeting ID: 801-296-453
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Or dial directly: 801296453@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##801296453
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
https://meet.goto.com/install
1.10. Public Disclosure: Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all information
(except for items designated as classified, confidential, or proprietary) within any bid
or proposal is subject to public disclosure. Upon the issuance of an award and
executed contract, both the solicitation file and the bid(s) or proposal(s) contained
therein are subject to an Open Records Request. In instances of Solicitation or
Project cancellation, public disclosure is contingent upon adherence to pertinent laws.
1.11. Public Disclosure Record: If the Proposer knows its employee(s) or subcontractors
having an immediate family relationship with an Owner employee or elected official,
the Proposer must provide the Purchasing Agent with the name(s) of the individuals.
The individuals are required to file a "Public Disclosure Record", and/or a statement of
financial interest, before conducting business with the Owner.
1.12. Collusion Clause: Each Proposer, by submitting a proposal, certifies that it is not
involved in any collusive action(s) or activity(ies) that may violate applicable federal or
state antitrust laws, rules, and/or regulations. Any proposal(s) found to have evidence
or reasonable belief of collusion among the Proposers will be rejected. The Owner
reserves the right, at its discretion, to accept future proposals for the same service(s)
or work from participants identified in such collusion.
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1.13. Gratuities: The Proposer shall certify and agree that no gratuities or kickbacks were
or will be paid in connection with this Proposal and/or an award of a Contract, nor were
any fees, commissions, gifts, or other considerations made contingent upon the award
of a Contract. If the Consultant breaches or violates this warranty, the Owner may, at
its discretion, terminate the Contract without liability to the Owner.
1.14. Ethics: No Proposer shall accept or offer gifts or anything of value and/or enter into
any business arrangement with any employee, official, or agent of the Owner.
1.15. Altering Proposals: Any alterations made before the opening date and time must be
initiated by the Proposer. Proposals may not be altered or amended after the
submission deadline.
1.16. Multiple Offers: If a Proposer submits more than one proposal, THE ALTERNATE
PROPOSAL must be marked "ALTERNATE PROPOSAL." The Owner reserves the
right to make the award in the best interest of the Owner.
1.17. Withdraw of Proposals: A proposal must be firm and valid for award and may not be
withdrawn or canceled by the Proposer for sixty (60) days following the submittal
deadline date, and only before award.
1.18. Exclusions: No oral, telephonic, emailed, or facsimile proposal will be considered.
1.19. Contract Documents: The Contract Documents consist of the complete solicitation
and the Proposer's response. Solicitation documents are available on the City
Purchasing website under, Purchasing Bids.
1.20. Questions Regarding Specifications or Scope of Services: All requests for
clarification or interpretation of the Scope of Services/Work and Specifications must
be submitted in writing via email to the Purchasing Agent by the inquiry deadline.
Questions submitted after the deadline may not receive a response.
1.21. Acceptance of Proposal Content: The Proposal selected by the Owner, if any, shall
become a part of the Contract Documents. Failure of the successful Proposer to
accept the obligations in the Contract may result in cancellation of the award and such
Proposer may be removed from future solicitations. When a Contract is executed by
and between the Proposer and the City, the Proposer may be referred to as the
"Agency," "Consultant," "Contractor," "Firm" or "Consultant."
1.22. Addendum: Official response to questions, interpretations, corrections, and changes
to this solicitation or extensions to the opening/receipt date will be made by the
Purchasing Agent by a written Addendum to the solicitation. The sole authority to
authorize addenda shall be vested in the Purchasing Division. Addenda will be issued
electronically through BidNet Direct Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System website at
https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-junction. A Proposer(s) must
acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the proposal(s).
1.23. Exceptions and Substitutions: All proposals meeting the intent of this RFP will be
considered for the award. A Proposer that takes exception to the specifications does
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so at the Proposer's risk. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all
substitutions or alternatives. When offering substitutions and/or alternatives, the
Proposer must state any exception(s) in the section to which the exception(s)
pertain(s). Exception/substitution, if accepted, must meet, or exceed the stated intent
and/or specification(s). The absence of stated exception(s) indicates that the Proposer
has not taken exception(s), and if awarded a Contract, shall hold the Proposer
responsible for performing in strict accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.24. Confidential Material: All materials submitted in response to this RFP shall ultimately
become public record and shall be subject to inspection after the Contract award.
"Proprietary or Confidential Information" is defined as any information that is not
generally known to competitors and which provides a competitive advantage.
Unrestricted disclosure of proprietary information places it in the public domain. Only
submittal information identified with the words "Confidential Disclosure" and
uploaded as a separate document may establish the information as confidential or
proprietary. Any material the Proposer(s) intends to be treated as confidential or
proprietary must include a written explanation for the request. Consistent with
the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), the request shall be reviewed and decided
by the Owner. If denied, the Proposer will have the opportunity to withdraw its proposal
or to remove the confidential or proprietary information. Neither cost nor pricing
information nor the entire proposal may be claimed as confidential or proprietary.
1.25. Response Material Ownership: All proposals become the property of the Owner
upon receipt and may only be returned to the Proposer at the Owner's option.
Selection or rejection of the proposal shall not affect this right. The Owner shall have
the right to use all ideas or adaptations of the ideas contained in any proposal received
in response to this RFP, subject to limitations in the materials marked as "Confidential
Material." Disqualification of a proposal does not eliminate the City's right.
1.26. Minimal Standards for Responsible Prospective Proposers: The Proposer must
affirmatively demonstrate its responsibility. To meet the minimum requirements, a
prospective Proposer:
* Demonstrate the ability to adhere to the project schedule.
* Have a satisfactory record of performance of projects of similar scope and size.
* Maintain a satisfactory record of integrity and ethical conduct.
* Be qualified and eligible, based upon evaluation criteria, to receive an award and
enter into a Contract with the Owner.
* Ensure that its/his/her Proposal(s) comply with the requirements provided in the
"Preparation and Submittal of Proposals."
1.27. Disqualification of a Proposer: A Proposal will not be accepted from, nor shall a
Contract be awarded to, any person, firm, corporation, or entity that is in arrears to the
Owner, upon debt or Contract, or that has defaulted, as surety or otherwise, upon any
obligation to the Owner, or that is otherwise deemed irresponsible or unreliable.
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Proposers may be required to submit satisfactory evidence demonstrating its
responsibility, practical knowledge of the Project it is proposing, and possession of the
necessary financial and other resources to complete the proposed Service/Work.
Either of the following reasons, without limitation, shall be considered sufficient to
disqualify a Proposer and Proposal:
* More than one Proposal is submitted for the same Service/Work from an individual,
firm, consultant, contractor, or corporation under the same or different name; and
* Evidence of collusion among Proposers. Any participant in such collusion shall not
receive recognition as a Proposer for any future Service/Work of the Owner until
such participant has been reinstated as a qualified Proposer.
1.28. Taxes: The Owner is exempt from State, County, and Municipal Taxes and Federal
Excise Taxes; therefore, all fees shall not include taxes.
1.29. Sales and Use Taxes: The Consultant and all subcontractors are required to obtain
exemption certificates from the Colorado Department of Revenue for sales and use
taxes. Proposals shall reflect the removal of sales and use tax on materials, fixtures,
and equipment.
1.30. Federal Taxpayer Identification Certificate: Successful Proposer(s) new to
conducting business with the City must furnish a completed standard "Federal
Taxpayer Identification Certificate (W-9)" before the Contract is executed. Additionally,
the City reserves the right to request a current W-9 from established business
relationships as necessary.
1.31. Public Opening: The opening of the Proposal(s) shall be conducted publicly in a
virtual meeting following the proposal deadline. Proposers, representatives, and
interested people may be present. Proposals shall be received and acknowledged to
maintain transparency in the process. As per the nature of an RFP, only the company
name(s) and the business location of the proposing Proposer(s) will be disclosed.
Section 2.0: General Contract Terms and Conditions
2.1. Acceptance of Terms: A proposal submitted in response to this RFP shall constitute
a binding offer which shall be acknowledged by the Proposer on the Letter of Interest
or Cover Letter. The Proposer must be legally authorized to execute a Letter of Interest
or Cover Letter together with contractual obligations. By submitting a proposal, the
Proposer accepts all terms and conditions including compensation, as set forth
herein/the Contract Documents. A Proposer shall identify clearly and thoroughly any
variations between its proposal and the Owner's requirements. Failure to do so may
be deemed a waiver of any right(s) to subsequently modify the term(s) of performance,
except as specified in the RFP.
2.2. Execution, Correlation, Intent, and Interpretations: The Contract Documents shall
be signed by the Owner and the Consultant. By executing the Contract, the Consultant
represents that it has familiarized itself with the conditions under which the Service is
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to be performed and correlated its observations with the requirements of the Contract
Documents. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by
anyone, shall be as binding as if required by all. The Contract Documents intend to
include all labor, materials, equipment, services, and other items necessary for the
proper execution and completion of the Scope of Services as defined in the technical
specifications contained herein.
2.3. Permits, Fees, & Notices: The Consultant shall secure and pay for all permits,
governmental fees, and licenses necessary for the proper execution and completion
of the Services. The Consultant shall give all notices and comply with all laws,
ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of any public authority, including the City,
bearing on the performance of the Service(s). If the Consultant observes that any of
the Contract Documents are at variance in any respect, it shall promptly notify the
Purchasing Agent in writing, and necessary changes will be made to reconcile the
variation as determined to be in the best interest of the City. If the Consultant performs
any Services, knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations, and without such notice to the Owner, it shall assume full responsibility
and shall bear all costs attributable to the non-conforming Services.
2.4. Responsibility for those Performing the Services: The Consultant shall be
responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of its employee(s) and all other
person(s) performing any of the Services under the Contract.
2.5. Payment & Completion: The Contract Sum is stated in the Contract and is the total
amount payable by the Owner to the Consultant for the performance of the Service(s)
under the Contract. Upon receipt of written notice that the deliverable(s) is ready for
final inspection and acceptance and upon receipt of the invoice for payment, the
Owner's Project Manager will promptly make such inspection and, when the Owner
finds the Service(s) acceptable under the Contract and the Contract fully completed,
the Owner shall make payment in the manner provided in the Contract Documents.
Partial payments will be based upon estimates prepared by the Consultant of the value
of Service(s) performed under the Contract Documents. The Service(s) performed by
the Consultant shall follow generally accepted professional practices and the level of
competency presently maintained by other practicing professional Agencies in the same
or similar type of Service(s) in the community. The Service(s) to be performed by the
Consultant hereunder shall be done in compliance with applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, and regulations.
2.6. Changes in the Work: The Owner, without invalidating the Contract, may order
changes in the Services within the general scope of the Contract consisting of
additions, deletions, or other revisions. All such changes in the Services shall be
authorized by Change Order/Amendment and shall be executed under the applicable
conditions of the Contract. A Change Order/Amendment is a written order to the
Consultant signed by the Contact Administrator issued after the execution of the
Contract, authorizing a change in the Services or an adjustment in the Contract sum
or the Contract time.
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2.7. Minor Changes in the Services: The Owner shall have the authority to order minor
changes in the Services not involving an adjustment to the Contract Sum or an
extension of the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract.
2.8. Correction of Work: All Work/Deliverables shall meet a standard comparable to the
prevailing skill and expertise in the relevant market or industry. If any
Services/Deliverables provided by the Consultant are found by the Owner to be non-
conforming to the terms of the Contract, the Consultant shall promptly correct such
issues. The Consultant shall bear all expenses associated with the correction of the
rejected Services, including any additional Services required by the Owner as a result
thereof, at no additional cost to the Owner.
2.9. Acceptance Not Waiver: The Owner's acceptance of or approval of Service(s)
furnished hereunder shall not in any way relieve the Consultant of its responsibility to
maintain the high quality, integrity, and timeliness of its Services. The Owner's
approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any Services shall not be construed as a
future waiver of any right(s) under the Contract, or of any cause of action arising out
of performance under this Contract.
2.10. Change Order/Amendment: No oral statement of any person shall modify or
otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions, or specifications stated in the
Contract. All amendments to the Contract shall be made in writing by the City Contract
Administrator.
2.11. Assignment: The Consultant shall not sell, assign, transfer, or convey the Contract
resulting from this RFP, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval from the
Owner.
2.12. Compliance with Laws: Proposals must comply with all Federal, State, County, and
local laws governing the Service and the fulfillment of the Service(s) for and on behalf
of the public. The Consultant hereby warrants that it is qualified to assume the
responsibilities and render the Services described herein and has all requisite
corporate authority and professional licenses in good standing as required by law.
2.13. Debarment/Suspension: The Consultant hereby certifies that the Consultant is not
presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or
voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any governmental department or
Consultant.
2.14. Confidentiality: All information disclosed by the Owner to the Proposer and/or the
Consultant for the Services to be performed or information that comes to the attention
of the Consultant during the performance of such Services is to be kept strictly
confidential.
2.15. Conflict of Interest: No public official and/or Owner employee shall have interest in
the Contract resulting from this RFP.
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2.16. Cancelation of Solicitation: Any solicitation may be canceled by the Owner or any
solicitation proposal response may be rejected as a whole or in part when it is in the
best interest of the City.
2.17. Contract: This solicitation, the Proposer's proposal/submitted documents, and any
negotiations, when properly accepted by the Owner, shall constitute an enforceable
agreement equally binding between the Owner and the Consultant. The Contract
represents the entire and integrated agreement between the City and the Consultant,
collectively the Parties, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or
agreements, either written or oral, including the solicitation documents. The Contract
may be amended or modified only with Amendment.
2.18. Contract Termination: The Contract shall remain in effect until any of the following
occurs: (1) Contract expires; (2) completion of Services; (3) final acceptance of
Services; or (4) for convenience terminated by either party with a written Notice of
Cancellation stating therein the reasons for such cancellation and the effective date of
cancellation at least thirty days past notification.
2.19. Employment Discrimination: During the performance of any Services, the
Consultant agrees to:
2.19.1. Not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status,
veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any legally protected status
except when such condition is a legitimate occupational qualification
reasonably necessary for the normal operations of the Consultant. The
Consultant agrees to post in conspicuous places, visible to employees and
applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
2.19.2. In all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of
the Consultant, shall state that such Consultant is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
2.19.3. Notices, advertisements, and solicitations placed following federal law, rule, or
regulation shall be deemed sufficient for meeting the requirements of this
section.
2.20. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and Immigration Compliance: The
Consultant certifies that it does not and will not during the performance of the Contract
employ personnel without authorization services or otherwise violate the provisions of
the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and/or law regulating
immigration compliance.
2.21. Time: Time is of the essence with respect to the time of completion of the Project and
any other milestones or deadline which are part of the Contract. It will be necessary for
each Offeror to satisfy the City of its ability to complete the Work within the Contract
Time set forth in the Contract Documents. The Contract Time is the period of time
allotted in the Contract Documents for completion of the Work. The date of
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