Solicitation No. 202683917
April 20, 2026
The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (“DOTI”), City and County of Denver (“City”), has issued a Request for Qualifications (the “RFQ”) for Red Rocks Backstage Expansion & Accessibility Improvements Architectural & Engineering Design Services. RFQ documents will be available for download at www.bidnetdirect.com/cityandcountyofdenverdoti.
General Statement of Work: The City and County of Denver (City) is soliciting Requests for Qualifications from Design Teams to provide Architectural and Engineering Professional Design Services for the renovation of and addition to the Red Rocks Backstage building located at 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465. The project includes an addition to the south side of the existing backstage building being remodeled, to house dressing rooms, dining room, a kitchen, offices, and back of house space. All of which will address current ADA issues, improve performer experience, provide direct stage level access, and make arrival and loading more efficient. Construction will likely be phased with the construction delivery method to be Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC), pending approvals.
Vibrant Denver Bond Program: Approved by voters in 2025, the $950 million Vibrant Denver Bond Program is delivering 58 major projects across Denver, including libraries, parks and recreation centers, cultural facilities, affordable housing, improved streets and bridges, a family health clinic, a children’s advocacy center, and much more – without adding any new taxes. This bond program was informed by direct community input from thousands of Denverites and community leaders. The City will build the projects in this bond over six years from 2026 – 2031.
A Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held on April 28, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., local time. (Meeting Agenda(PDF, 45KB) ) To access the meeting, please call 720-388-6219 and enter the conference ID: 305 987 471# or join via Microsoft Teams. Consultants are responsible for any information conveyed at this meeting.
**Optional Site Visit: An optional site visit will be held on May 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., local time. Please R.S.V.P. to DOTI.Procurement@denvergov.org to receive the site visit details via email.
Questions Deadline: May 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., local time.
Submittals will only be received via the online electronic bid service through BidNet. Proposals are due at 2:00 p.m. on June 3, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
MWBE Participation Goal: 14%
Contract Administrator: Michele Foust, DOTI.Procurement@denvergov.org
Minimum Wage: City contracts are subject to payment of City Minimum Wage established pursuant to Section 20-82 through 20-84 DRMC.
General: As the City’s best interests may appear, the Executive Director of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) reserves the right to waive informalities in, and to reject any or all proposals.
Publication Dates: April 20, 2026
Published In: Do Business with DOTI and BidNet