Design-build RFP for eight permanent outdoor interpretive wildlife exhibits at Estes Park Visitor Center. Mandatory preproposal meeting on October 14, 2026. Proposals due November 3, 2026. Budget is $173,000 funded by Rocky Mountain Conservancy. Contractor responsible for permits, fabrication, and installation. Installation targeted before September 2027. Monthly invoicing based on progress. Insurance and business license required. Protests due 5 days before proposal date.
Installation should be completed before September 2027, prior to elk rut season. The project schedule shows permit, manufacture, and installation from July 2 to September 3, 2027. our goal is to have these in place before september 2027.
Invoices are processed monthly based on certified progress reports and percentage complete. invoices will be processed for this project on a monthly basis. Payment within 45 days of receipt of a conforming bill.
Selection is based on a 100-point system: scope understanding (30), staff qualifications (25), experience and references (20), proposal adequacy (15), and availability (10). the objective of the evaluation and selection committee will be to evaluate proposals against the criteria set forth herein.
Proposers must show experience in designing and fabricating outdoor interpretive exhibits within the last 3 years, experience with mountain conditions, and ADA knowledge. proposers must demonstrate the following minimum qualifications to be considered responsive.
A mandatory preproposal conference is held in person on October 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM MT at the visitor center. a mandatory preproposal conference will be held inperson onsite on wednesday, october 14, 2026 at 1:00 p. m. mt.
Protests must be filed with the town clerk at least 5 calendar days before proposals are due. any person adversely affected by this solicitation shall file with the town clerk. . . a notice of protest, in writing, at least five (5) calendar days prior to the date on which proposals are to be received.
Late proposals will not be accepted. Failure to provide requested information may result in disqualification. late proposals will not be accepted or considered. failure of the respondents to provide any information requested in this rfp may result in disqualification of the submitted proposal.
The approved budget for this project is $173,000. the approved budget for this project is 173,000.