RFP: CM/GC Services for Loretto Heights Theater Campus

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure awarded a Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) contract for the Loretto Heights Theater Campus project. The scope includes comprehensive renovation of an existing theater, addition of an elevator and new lobby, conversion of an adjacent library building into theater support space, and construction of a new approximately 400‑stall parking garage. The project is funded in part by the 2021 RISE Denver Bond Program (theater portion $35 M) and is subject to a 13 % MWBE participation goal, prevailing‑wage requirements, and extensive workforce‑development provisions. Bids were due November 2 2023, with the award finalized on April 3 2024, and the contract was awarded to Fransen‑Pittman Construction Co., Inc. • Renovation of historic theater to meet ADA standards, upgrade HVAC, reconfigure seating, and modernize FF&E. • Library conversion to provide theater support services, including a Central Utilities Plant. • New multi‑story parking structure (~400 stalls) and associated site work. • Mandatory MWBE participation (13 %), prevailing‑wage compliance, and required workforce‑development plans.