SLED Opportunity · COLORADO · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus seeks qualified architectural and engineering firms for professional design services for the Vail Parking Lot Expansion project. This is a formal RFQ with a mandatory prebid conference on July 20, 2026, and a submission deadline of August 5, 2026.
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus ("University") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from qualified architectural and engineering firms to provide professional design services for Project A260071, CU Anschutz – Vail Parking Lot Expansion. (See Full RFQ for Scope) **Project Type**: RFQ - Request for Qualifications (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.2569109.2614471.C16671076 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 07/27/2026 04:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: University of Colorado Anschutz **Reference Number**: 0000429801 **Pricing**: Lump sum **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Qualifications Submittal | Qualifications Submittal | Yes | Yes | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event: Prebid Conference | Date: 07/20/2026 12:00 PM EDT | Location: Campus Services Bldg. 1945 N. Wheeling St., T36-324, Aurora CO 80045 | Mandatory: True **Questions and Answers**: | Question | Answer | |---|---| | Is a hazardous materials/asbestos survey of Building 407 complete? If so, can findings be shared, and what is the anticipated abatement schedule relative to our demo document schedule (Aug–Oct 2026)? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | What is the Environmental Consultant's scope exactly — survey only, or full abatement design/specification? Where is the coordination handoff point with the AE team? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Are existing utility as-builts available for the site (water, sewer, storm, electrical, telecom) and can those be provided? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Are as-built drawings for Bldg 407 available and can those be provided? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Are there stormwater detention/water quality requirements specific to this site, or does it tie into an existing campus regional system? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | What are the tree preservation and landscape restoration standards expected — CU Anschutz design guidelines, City of Aurora requirements, or both? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Is there an expectation for the parking lot design to include EV charging infrastructure, lighting upgrades, access control, pay kiosks, campus emergency phones, or security camera coordination? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will a full design survey with underground SUE utility locates be required? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will new parking lot lighting design (photometric) be required/expected for this project? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Has there been any discussion with the City of Aurora on this proposed parking lot expansion? Typically for this process there is a preapplication meeting, then a site plan amendment/preliminary drainage report process, then full CDs/drainage report. | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Is E 39th Place a private roadway, or will street right-of-way vacation be required? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Does CU have a current geotechnical report for pavement design recommendations? If not, is it expected that we have a geotechnical engineer on board for the parking lot paving sections, subgrade compaction requirements, etc? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Is E 19th Place a public street and have to go through a City of Aurora vacation process? This replaces the question on E 39th Place-that was a typo. | Answered in Addendum 1 | | The schedule in Appendix D shows the Phase I-Demo Plans; SD, DD, and CD - August-October 2026. As the contract will not be awarded until September 6, that does not seem to leave enough time to get through the City of Aurora process, assuming their normal 28 day review time. Will the schedule be modified to allow for CoA review and approval timelines? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Does CU want the engineer to include Geotech in the subconsultant list, or is CU going to carry them? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Does CU want the engineer to include survey in the subconsultant list, or will CU carry them? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will there be a need for a technology consultant? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Could CU share who is doing the work for the abatement reports? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Could CU outline what City of Aurora reviews will be required? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Could CU further define the schedule and provide clarity regarding the schedule shown in the RFQ and Appendix? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Will an abatement contractor be brought on before CDs for the demolition work, or will the contractor be selected after the CDs are complete? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Are there any scheduled events that would impact construction of the project, such as needing the parking available for graduation? | Answered in Addendum 1 | | Can CU share the utility mapping for 19th Place? | Answered in Addendum 1 | **Addendums**: | Addendum | Date | Note | |---|---|---| | Addendum No. 1 | 07/28/2026 06:26 PM EDT | | **Communications**: - Communication No.1: Pre-Bid Sign in Sheet — Pre-Bid Sign in sheet.pdf
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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