RFQ: On-Call Civil Construction Services – (SBE)

The City and County of Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is establishing an on‑call pool of Small Business Enterprise (SBE) general contractors to perform a broad range of civil construction work within the city’s right‑of‑way. Up to five contracts, each limited to $5 million and lasting three years, will be awarded to qualified SBE firms, with a minimum 30 % SBE participation requirement. The award was granted to a consortium of nine contractors, indicating a collaborative approach to meet the SBE goals. The solicitation required compliance with prevailing wage rates, city minimum wage, and extensive insurance coverage, and all responses were to be submitted electronically via BidNet by the May 23, 2023 deadline. • Scope: General civil construction (roadway, utility, drainage, etc.) within Denver’s infrastructure right‑of‑way. • Set‑aside: Total small‑business set‑aside; 30 % SBE self‑performance required. • Contract terms: Up to $5 M per contract, 3‑year duration, on‑call/IDIQ structure. • Awarded to: Nine SBE contractors forming a joint pool. • Submission: Electronic only via BidNet; deadline May 23 2023, award announced November 24 2023.