Request for Proposals for the Eagle County Justice Center Expansion Project
| Location: | Colorado |
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| Posted: | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Due: | May 26, 2026 |
| Agency: | Eagle County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES FOR EAGLE COUNTY JUSTICE
CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT
Eagle County, Colorado is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager/General Contractor (“CM/GC”)
services for preconstruction and construction of an expansion project at the Eagle County Justice Center
located at 885 Chambers Avenue, Eagle, Colorado 81631. The expansion project will include, but not be
limited to: a 14,000 gross square foot addition of a courtroom, jury deliberation room, judicial chambers,
support offices, clerk offices, probation offices, conference room, and lobby spaces; a second story addition,
including an elevator and stairs, connection of an existing corridor from the detention area to the new
courtroom; 3,500 square feet of interior renovations to existing spaces; a mechanical room expansion; a secure
parking area; and enhanced security measures (collectively, the “Project”). Final selection of a successful
respondent will be based on an evaluation of factors including, but not limited to, general approach to the
project, experience, schedule, fees, budget constraints, practices and procedures, familiarity with Eagle
County, and legal issues. The evaluation of proposals in response to this RFP will include rates, hourly or
otherwise, including a “not to exceed” cost for Preconstruction Services as set forth in more detail in the RFP
Instructions to Respondents.
Submittal of proposals will occur pursuant to the following schedule:
Advertisement for Bid (four weeks):
Site visit: May 7th, 2026 at 10 AM (885 Chamber Ave. Eagle CO 81631)
Questions Due: May 19th, 2026 by 3pm
Proposal Due: May 26th, 2026 by 3pm
Contact Information:
Kristin Degenhardt
PO Box 850
Eagle, CO 81631
kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us
970-328-3457
Proposals must be sent to Kristin Degenhardt, Construction Manager, by email to
kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us at or before 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26 th , 2026. No telephone or
facsimile proposals will be accepted. Any proposals received after this time will not be considered unless good
cause for acceptance is shown as determined by Eagle County in its sole discretion. Sole responsibility rests
with the respondent to ensure that his/her proposals is received on time at the stated location.
The complete Request for Proposals document may be obtained at the Facilities Office, 3289 Cooley Mesa
Road Gypsum, Colorado, 81637 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, by
calling personnel at 970-328-3457 or by e-mail. The complete document is also available at
www.eaglecounty.us under the “Business” heading and “Bid Opportunities.”
Documents:
2026_04_23 - RFP for Justice Center Expansion CM_GC_Final
Exhibit A_SD-DRAWINGS_PPD Eagle County Justice Center
Exhibit B_CMGC Fee Proposal Form_Eagle County Justice Center
Exhibit C_Justice Center CMGC RFP Table 2026
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NOTICE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
PRECONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
FOR THE
EAGLE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT
EAGLE COUNTY, COLORADO
Eagle, Colorado
April 23, 2026
Eagle County is soliciting proposals for Construction Manager/General Contractor
(“CM/GC”) services for preconstruction and construction of an expansion project at the
Eagle County Justice Center located at 885 Chambers Avenue, Eagle, Colorado 81631.
The expansion project will include, but not be limited to: a 14,000 gross square foot
addition of a courtroom, jury deliberation room, judicial chambers, support offices, clerk
offices, probation offices, conference room, and lobby spaces; a second story addition,
including an elevator and stairs, connection of an existing corridor from the detention area
to the new courtroom; 3,500 square feet of interior renovations to existing spaces; a
mechanical room expansion; a secure parking area; and enhanced security measures
(collectively, the “Project”). The Schematic Design Drawings and Preliminary Project
Description for the Project are included as Exhibit A. This Request for Proposals (“RFP”)
will be non-exclusive. Eagle County reserves the right to purchase supplies or services
from other professionals.
The CM/GC’s services during the preconstruction services phase include, but are not
limited to, cost estimating, value engineering, cash flow projections, scheduling, logistical
planning, constructability analysis, bid package administration, bidding of trade contracts,
and the submittal of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) proposal for the construction
work (collectively, the “Preconstruction Services”).
The CM/GC's services during the construction services phase include, but are not limited
to, construction management, administration, field supervision, coordinating
subcontractors, maintaining quality, meeting schedules, and providing the general
conditions work for the Project (collectively, the “Construction Services”).
The evaluation of proposals in response to this RFP will include rates, hourly or otherwise,
including a “not to exceed” cost for Preconstruction Services as set forth in more detail in
the RFP Instructions to Respondents. Following evaluation of the proposals received by
Eagle County in response to this RFP, the successful respondent will be given the first right
to negotiate a Preconstruction Services Agreement acceptable to Eagle County. In the event
that an agreement satisfactory to Eagle County cannot be reached, Eagle County may enter
into negotiations with one or more of the remaining respondents.
Final selection of a successful respondent will be based on an evaluation of factors
including, but not limited to, general approach to the project, experience, schedule, fees,
budget constraints, practices and procedures, familiarity with Eagle County, and legal
issues.
The successful respondent shall commence work only after execution of an agreement
acceptable to Eagle County, provision of the required bonds, approval of insurance
certificates, and a notice to proceed is given by Eagle County.
Proposals must be received via email by Kristin Degenhardt at
kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026. Any
proposal received after this time will not be considered unless good cause is shown as
determined by Eagle County in its sole discretion.
The complete Request for Proposal document may be obtained at the Eagle County website
at www.eaglecounty.us under the “Business” heading and “Bid Opportunities.” Contact
Kristin Degenhardt, Construction Manager, for further information.
Contact information:
Kristin Degenhardt
Construction Manager
kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us
970-328-3457
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS
1. Eagle County, Colorado will be receiving proposals via email to Kristin
Degenhardt at kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us no later than 3:00 p.m. on May 26,
2026. Proposals must be clearly identified in the subject line of the email by RFP title.
Please provide a PDF version of the proposal. Please include the name, address, and phone
number of the firm’s submitting project personnel. Responsibility for timely submittal of
proposal lies solely with the respondent. Proposals received after the deadline specified
above will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered.
2. Any question, interpretation or clarification regarding this RFP is required seven
(7) calendar days prior to the due date. Responses, if any, will be issued by addenda posted
to www.eaglecounty.us. All questions regarding this proposal must be in writing and
submitted to Kristin Degenhardt, Eagle County Construction Manager, via email to
kristin.degenhardt@eaglecounty.us. No additional questions will be accepted after the date
and time referenced above unless good cause is shown as determined by Eagle County in
its sole discretion. Oral interpretations shall be of no force and effect.
3. An optional pre-proposal site visit will be held at 885 Chambers Avenue, Eagle,
Colorado 81631 on Thursday, May 7th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for visual observation of the
existing site conditions. Attendance of the site visit is highly encouraged.
4. Eagle County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to determine eligibility
criteria for bidders or respondents, to reject any and all proposals submitted in response to
this RFP, and to waive or not waive informalities or irregularities in proposals received or
RFP procedures. Eagle County also reserves the right to re-advertise this RFP, otherwise
provide the services as determined by Eagle County to be in its best interest, to accept any
portion of a proposal deemed to be in the best interests of Eagle County to do so, or further
negotiate cost, terms, or conditions of any proposal determined by Eagle County to be in
its best interests. Eagle County may also choose to disregard all proposals and issue another
RFP.
5. Eagle County may, at its sole discretion, modify or amend any and all provisions
herein. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, addenda will be provided
through posting at www.eaglecounty.us. Eagle County reserves the right to extend the RFP
submittal date, postpone selection of a respondent(s), or to postpone the award of an
agreement.
6. All proposals will be reviewed by a selection committee and any other review as
determined to be necessary. Respondents may be asked to supplement their initial
proposals with additional written material. Eagle County may short-list respondents based
upon an evaluation of the written submittals. Eagle County may arrange for in-person
interviews with the short-listed respondents for a detailed presentation.
7. The selected proposal will be the one considered the most advantageous regarding
price, quality of service, qualifications and capabilities of respondent to provide the
specified service, general approach to the project, experience, schedule, fees, budget
constraints, practices and procedures, history of legal issues, respondent’s familiarity with
Eagle County and any other factors the County may consider as determined by Eagle
County in its sole discretion. Eagle County may award a contract even if not the lowest
priced proposal based upon a review of the identified factors.
8. Respondents are encouraged to clearly identify any proprietary or confidential data
or information submitted with the proposal. Regardless of whether or not so marked, Eagle
County will endeavor to keep that information confidential, separate and apart from the
proposal. Notwithstanding the foregoing, respondent acknowledges that Eagle County may
be required to release the information in accordance with the Colorado Open Records Act,
order of the court, or other applicable law.
9. Eagle County will not pay for any information requested herein, nor is it liable for
any costs incurred by the respondent in connection with its response to this RFP.
10. No work shall commence nor shall any invoices be paid until the successful
respondent has entered into a fully executed agreement with Eagle County, provided the
requested proof of insurance, and received a Notice to Proceed from Eagle County.
11. No telephone or oral proposals will be accepted.
12. Respondent(s) who submit a proposal are responsible for becoming fully informed
regarding all circumstances, information, laws and any other matters that might, in any
way, affect the respondent’s role and responsibilities. Any failure to become fully
knowledgeable shall be at the respondent’s sole risk. Eagle County assumes no
responsibility for any interpretations made by respondents on the basis of information
provided in this RFP or through any other source.
13. All respondents must include a fully executed Proposal Form with their proposal.
14. Eagle County reserves the right to award an agreement to the respondent that
demonstrates the best ability to fulfill the requirements of the project based upon our
evaluation of the selection criteria.
15. This RFP is not intended to completely define the contractual relationship to be
entered into with the successful respondent(s). Any awarded agreement shall be
satisfactory to Eagle County in its sole discretion.
16. Upon identification by Eagle County of the successful respondent, Eagle County
will give the successful respondent the first right to negotiate an agreement satisfactory to
Eagle County in its sole discretion. In the event that an agreement satisfactory to Eagle
County cannot be reached, Eagle County may enter into negotiations with one or more of
the remaining respondents. Eagle County may choose to discard all proposals and re-issue
another RFP.
17. The successful respondent will perform all of the work or services indicated in the
proposal in compliance with the negotiated agreement.
18. The successful respondent(s) shall comply with the following insurance and bond
language which shall be included in the agreement to be awarded unless otherwise agreed
to in writing by Eagle County:
“Contractor shall procure and maintain for the duration of the contract, and for five (5)
years thereafter, insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property
which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by
Contractor, its agents, representatives, employees, or subcontractors.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
Coverage shall be at least as broad as:
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL) insurance covering CGL on an “occurrence”
basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and
personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $10,000,000 per occurrence and
$20,000,000 in the aggregate.
2. Automobile Liability Insurance with limits of no less than $5,000,000 per accident
for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation insurance as required by law and Employer’s Liability
Insurance with a limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury or disease.
4. Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) insurance utilizing an “All Risk” (Special
Perils) coverage form, with limits equal to the completed value of the Project and no
coinsurance penalty provisions.
5. Surety Bonds as described below.
6. Professional Liability with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence or claim,
and $2,000,000 policy aggregate.
If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown
above, County requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits
maintained by the contractor. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified
minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to County.
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