The City and County of Denver awarded a $2,641,470 contract to Interlock Construction Corp. for a full interior renovation of the Blair‑Caldwell Branch Library, covering upgrades to staff and public spaces, HVAC, restrooms, security, lighting, furniture, and ADA compliance. The project is part of the city’s Elevate Denver bond program and required a pre‑qualification threshold of $3 M for general building work, with a 21 % MWBE participation goal. Bids were submitted electronically via QuestCDN, with a virtual pre‑bid meeting on November 18, 2021 and the bid opening on December 16, 2021.
• Interior refurbishment of first and second floors, including staff workrooms, conference rooms, children’s area, and public access computers.
• Mechanical upgrades: replacement of rooftop HVAC units, new boilers, and an energy‑recovery ventilation system.
• Security and accessibility improvements: upgraded surveillance, access control, wayfinding signage, ADA‑compliant finishes, and lighting upgrades.