Transfort Maintenance Facility HVAC Improvements CM/GC

The City of Fort Collins, Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the Transfort Maintenance Facility HVAC Improvements project. This project involves the replacement and upgrade of the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at the Transfort maintenance facility to improve energy efficiency, system reliability, and indoor air quality. The selected CM/GC will collaborate with the city and design team to refine the project scope, budget, and schedule during a pre-construction phase, and subsequently perform construction services. Key responsibilities include value engineering, cost estimating, constructability reviews, and managing all construction activities. The project requires coordination with ongoing transit operations to minimize disruptions. Key dates include a publication date of July 22, 2026, and a submission deadline of August 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM MDT. Additional dates such as pre-bid meetings or question deadlines were not specified in the available document excerpt. Contractors must submit their proposals through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BidNet Direct). The evaluation will consider qualifications, approach, and project team experience.

The scope of work includes the complete removal and replacement of existing HVAC equipment, ductwork, controls, and associated infrastructure. The facility is used for bus maintenance and storage, so the work must be performed with minimal service interruption. The CM/GC is expected to provide a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) after the pre-construction phase. The project aims to achieve improved energy performance and compliance with current building codes and sustainability goals. The solicitation number is 10314.

Eligible contractors must have demonstrated experience with large-scale commercial or industrial HVAC projects, particularly within operational transit or fleet maintenance facilities. The city will evaluate proposals based on the firm's qualifications, past performance of similar projects, proposed project team, and the overall approach to CM/GC delivery. The contract will be awarded to the firm offering the best value to the city, not necessarily the lowest cost. This is a public works project, so all applicable prevailing wage and bonding requirements apply.

Interested firms must be registered with the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System to access the full solicitation documents and submit a response. The buyer contact information is locked for general viewing but will be available to registered vendors after accessing the system.