Purchasing Division
Invitation for Bid
IFB-5809-26-DD
2026 City of Grand Junction Energy and Lighting Project
Bid Response Deadline
February 17, 2026, Prior to 2:00 PM (MST)
Electronic Submission Only
Proposals Must Be Submitted Exclusively Through
BidNet Direct® – Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)
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Important Notice
The City of Grand Junction does not control or administer vendor access to the BidNet®
Direct system. Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.
Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603.
NOTE: All City solicitation openings will continue to be held virtually.
Purchasing Representative:
Dolly Daniels, Senior Buyer
dollyd@gjcity.org
970-256-4048
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Table of Contents
Invitation for Bids
Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions .......................................... 3
Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions................................................. 8
Section 3.0: Specifications and Special Conditions and Provisions ....................... 21
Section 4.0: Supplier’s Bid Form……………………………………………………………30
Price Bid Schedule……………………………………………………………….33
Building/Facility Existing and Proposed Count and Recycle Cost………34
Appendix
A: Avalon Theater
B: Botanical Gardens - Butterfly
C: CNG
D: Fire Administration Building
E. Fire Station 1
F. Fire Station 4
G. Lincoln Park Locker Room and Clubhouse
H. Lincoln Park Tower Concourse
I. Police Department Lighting and Luminaire
J. Public Safety Pole Lights
K. Rood Garage
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Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions
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.
Deliverables that fail to meet accessibility requirements may be returned for correction at
no additional cost to the City.
1.2. Required Review: The Offeror is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation
documentation to ensure a complete understanding of the scope, specifications, delivery
requirements, and all terms and conditions governing this procurement. The Bidder shall
review all applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and procurement policies associated
with this solicitation process. Submission of a bid response constitutes
acknowledgement that the Bidder has reviewed and understands all requirements
necessary to provide the specified products and fulfill the obligations under this
solicitation.
1.3 Issuing Office: This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the City of Grand Junction. All
contact regarding this IFB is to be directed to:
Dolly Daniels; Senior Buyer
dollyd@gjcity.org
Except for Pre-Bid or Site Visit Meeting(s) all questions, inquiries, comments, or
communication pertaining to this solicitation (whether process, specifications, scope, etc.)
must be directed (in writing) to the Purchasing Agent. Other communication may result in
disqualification.
1.4 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting: Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a
non-mandatory pre-bid site walk on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, beginning at 9:00
AM. We will begin at the Grand Junction Police Station located at 555 Ute Ave and
continue to the various sites. A lunch break will be accommodated. The purpose of this
visit will be to inspect and to clarify the contents of this Invitation for Bids (IFB).
1.5 Purpose: The City of Grand Junction is soliciting competitive bids from qualified and
interested Contractors for all labor, equipment, and materials required to replace or retrofit
lighting in twenty (20) of the City’s buildings/facilities as outlined in Section 3.4 of this
solicitation. All dimensions and Scope of Work shall be verified by Contractors prior to
submission of bids.
1.6 The Owner: The Owner is the City of Grand Junction, Colorado and is referred to
throughout this Solicitation. The term Owner means the Owner or its authorized
representative.
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1.7 Compliance: By submitting a bid, all Offerors agree to comply with all conditions,
requirements, and instruction of this IFB as stated or implied herein. Should the Owner omit
anything which is necessary to clear understanding of the requirements, or should it appear
that various instructions are in conflict, the Offeror(s) shall secure instructions from the
Purchasing Agent prior to submittal deadline.
1.8 Procurement Process: The most current version of the City of Grand Junction Purchasing
Policy and Procedure Manual is contacting.
1.9 Submission of Bids: Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet® Direct Rocky
Mountain E-Purchasing System: ????https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-
junction
• The platform offers both free basic registration and paid subscription plans. Free
registration may take up to 24 hours to activate, so early registration and submission
are recommended.
• Please refer to the BidNet Electronic Vendor Registration page.
• The City does not control or administer the vendor access to the BidNet® Direct
system. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.
Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603
before the proposal deadline.
Bids shall be formatted as directed in Section 4.0. Offeror’s Bid Form and Price Bid
Schedule, Submittals that fail to follow this format may be ruled nonresponsive. The
uploaded response shall be a single PDF document with all required information
included.
To participate in the virtual solicitation opening, please utilize the following information
and meeting link:
Bid Opening 2026 Energy and Lighting Project IFB-5809-26-DD
February 17, 2026 2:00 – 2:30 PM (America/Denver)
Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
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You can also dial in using your phone.
Access Code: 361-743-493
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122
To join from a video-conferencing room or system.
Meeting ID: 361-743-493
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Or dial directly:361743493@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##361743493
Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:
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1.10 Modification and Withdrawal of Bids Before Opening Bids may be modified or
withdrawn by an appropriate document stating such, duly executed and submitted to the
place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to Bid Opening.
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1.11 Form for Price Bid: All Price Bids must be made upon the Price Bid Schedule attached
and should give the amounts both in words and in figures and must be signed and
acknowledged by the Offeror.
The Offeror shall specify a unit price in figures for each pay item for which a quantity is
given and shall provide the products (in numbers) of the respective unit prices and
quantities in the Extended Amount column. The total Bid price shall be equal to the sum of
all extended amount prices. When an item in the Price Bid Schedule provides a choice to
be made by the Offeror, Offeror's choice shall be indicated in accordance with the
specifications for that particular item and thereafter no further choice shall be permitted.
Where the unit of a pay item is lump sum, the lump sum amount shall be shown in the
"extended amount" column and included in the summation of the total Bid. All blank spaces
in the Price Bid Schedule must be properly filled out.
Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice
president or other corporate office accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The
corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.
Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner
whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must
be shown below the signature.
All names must be typed or printed below the signature.
The Offeror’s Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers
of which shall be filled in on the Contractor’s Bid Form.
The contact information to which communications regarding the Bid are to be directed must
be shown.
1.12 Exclusions: No oral, telephone, email, or facsimile bid will be considered.
1.13 Contract Documents: The complete IFB and Offeror’s response compose the Contract
Documents. Copies of bid documents can be obtained from the City Purchasing website,
https://co-grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids .
1.14 Additional Documents: The July 2010 edition of the “City Standard Contract Documents
for Capital Improvements Construction”, Plans, Specifications and other Bid Documents
are available for review or download on the Purchasing Bids page at https://co-
grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids.
1.15 Definitions and Terms: See Article I, Section 3 of the General Contract Conditions in the
Standard Contract Documents for Capital Improvements Construction.
1.16 Examination of Specifications: Offerors shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with
the project Statement of Work. The failure or omission of any Offeror to receive or examine
any form, addendum, or other document shall in no way relieve any Offeror from any
obligation with respect to its bid. The submission of a bid shall be taken as evidence of
compliance with this section. Prior to submitting a bid, each Offeror shall, at a minimum:
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.