Project Information

Bid Title

On-Call Parks Installation, Maintenance, Rehabilitation & Renovation

Issuing Agency

City of Denver

Location

Colorado

Published Date

May 7, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 4, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

On-Call Parks Installation, Maintenance, Rehabilitation & Renovation

Closing date June 04, 2026, 12:00 PM

• Reference number 202684116 (MWBE) & 202684117 (SBE)
• Status Open
• Summary The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting proposals for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation services. DPR seeks to establish a group of qualified on-call contractors for project work in various City and mountain park locations.

The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting proposals for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation services. DPR seeks to establish a group of qualified on-call contractors for project work in various City and mountain park locations. On-call contractors will respond to Requests for Bid Proposals for work in City parks and on structures and facilities located within City parks, including new installation, rehabilitation, and other renovation projects. The requested services also entail protection of all City assets, including the tree canopy and root structures, landscape, infrastructure, facilities, and general park operational amenities. The City anticipates awarding multiple contracts with a four (4) year term.

Proposers may apply as the prime contractor for either the MWBE or SBE RFP; please specify your preference in your submission. If awarded, proposers will only receive one contract under one RFP pool, not one for each pool.

• 202684116: This solicitation includes Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) requirements through the City and County of Denver.
  The participation requirement for this project is 19% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). Proposers that do not meet the MWBE requirements will be disqualified.

• 202684117: In order to qualify for award, proposers must be a certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with the City and County of Denver.
  The SBE contractor self-performance requirement is 30%. Proposers that are not SBE certified will be disqualified.

• Download the Request for Proposal (MWBE) (PDF, 1MB)
• Download the Request for Proposal (SBE) (PDF, 945KB)
• PROPOSAL DEADLINE: June 4 , 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
• Proposals will ONLY be accepted electronically via BidNet at www.rockymountainbidsystem.com (search for solicitation number 202684116 or 202684117)
• CONTACT DETAILS: Jennifer Simmons at dpr.proposals@denvergov.org

Contact details

Jennifer Simmons

DPR.Proposals@denvergov.org

Important Dates

RFP Issued & Advertised:
May 5, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting:
May 21, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Deadline to Submit Questions:
May 26, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

Questions & Answers Uploaded to BidNet:
May 29, 2026

Proposals Due:
June 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Contract Execution:
Q3/Q4 2026

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

FOR

On-Call Parks Installation,

Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and

Renovation Services

Department of Parks and Recreation

Solicitation 202684116

May 5, 2026

RFP 2026: On-Call Parks Installation, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Renovation Services

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

On-Call Parks Installation, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and

Renovation Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice of Availability of Requests for Proposals ................................................................... 4

SECTION 1 - Invitation to Submit a Proposal ..................................................................... 6

SECTION 2 - Scope of Work ................................................................................................ 7

A. GENERAL DESCRIPTION:........................................................................................ 7

B. CONTRACT VALUE: ................................................................................................. 7

C. ON-CALL WORK ISSUANCE/ REQUESTS FOR BID PROPOSALS:....................... 7

D. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/ SPECIFIC WORK REQUIREMENTS: ..................... 8

E. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS: ............................................................................... 9

F. PAYMENT PROCEDURE REQUIREMENTS:............................................................ 9

G. SUSTAINABILITY:..................................................................................................... 9

H. RESILIENCY/ URBAN ECOLOGY: ..........................................................................10

I. PUBLIC ART:............................................................................................................10

J. LOCAL PRESENCE: ................................................................................................10

K. COORDINATION: .....................................................................................................10

SECTION 3 - Proposal Submittal Requirements................................................................11

A. PROPOSER REQUIREMENTS:................................................................................11

B. PRICING: ..................................................................................................................14

C. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: ...............14

SECTION 4 - General Requirements...................................................................................16

A. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION: ..........................................................................16

B. DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT: .....................................................................16

C. APPLICABLE LAW: .................................................................................................16

D. PERMITS & LICENSES: ...........................................................................................16

E. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTS: ................................................................16

F. HOLD HARMLESS: ..................................................................................................16

G. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: ....................................................................................16

H. NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT: ...............................................................................17

I. CONTRACT CERTIFICATION: .................................................................................17

J. SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION: .............................................................17

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K. DENVER WAGE LAWS: ...........................................................................................17

L. PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND/LETTER OF CREDIT: ............................17

SECTION 5 - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Requirements

..............................................................................................................................................18

SECTION 6 - Selection Process..........................................................................................20

A. SELECTION COMMITTEE:.......................................................................................20

B. CONTACTS: .............................................................................................................20

D. CAUSES FOR APPLICATION REJECTION AND DISQUALIFICATION:.................20

E. EVALUATION CRITERIA: ........................................................................................21

ATTACHMENT 1: Summary of Comparable Projects........................................................22

ATTACHMENT 2: Contract Certification Form...................................................................23

ATTACHMENT 3: DSBO Commitment to MWBE Participation Form ...............................24

ATTACHMENT 4: DSBO Program Requirements Handbook – Signature Statement......25

ATTACHMENT 5: MWBE Utilization Plan Form .................................................................26

ATTACHMENT 6: Prevailing Wages ...................................................................................27

ATTACHMENT 7: Sample Contract ....................................................................................28

ATTACHMENT 8: Proposer’s Checklist .............................................................................29

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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER

On-Call Parks Installation, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and

Renovation Services

Notice of Availability of Requests for Proposals

IT SHALL BE CONCLUSIVELY PRESUMED THAT THE PROPOSER DID, BEFORE SUBMITTING A

PROPOSAL, CLOSELY REVIEW THE RFP, ALL EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND OTHER

ITEMS RELEVANT TO THE RFP.

RESPONSES DUE:

Proposals must be submitted electronically through BidNet®; see Section 3 for details.

Responses must be received no later than:

12:00 P.M. MT, June 4, 2026

SUMMARY OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The City and County of Denver Department of Parks and Recreation

is requesting proposals for on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and renovation

services. DPR seeks to establish a group of qualified on-call contractors for project work in various

City and mountain park locations.

This solicitation includes Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE)

requirements through the City and County of Denver.

A separate RFP for Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certified firms will be published

simultaneously under Solicitation 202684117.

Proposers may apply as the prime contractor for either the MWBE or SBE RFP; please specify

your preference in your submission. If awarded, proposers will only receive one contract under

one RFP pool, not one for each pool.

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: Proposers should attend the pre-proposal meeting which shall take

place virtually/online on May 21, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. MT via Microsoft Teams

https://tinyurl.com/4wsdj538. Proposers may also attend by calling 720-388-6219, ID 735 263

673#. The pre-proposal meeting is not mandatory, but proposers will be held responsible for all

information presented at the meeting.

MINORITY AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION: Pursuant to

Article III of Chapter 28 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code (D.R.M.C.) the Division of Small

Business Opportunity (DSBO) has established the following participation requirement for this

project: 19% Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE). The participation

requirement must be met with certified firms, §§ 28-62, 28-66, D.R.M.C., found in the Small

Business Certification and Contract Management System, or through the demonstration of a

sufficient good faith effort. §§ 28-60, 28-64, D.R.M.C. The project is subject to additional

requirements pursuant to the D.R.M.C..

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DESIGNATED CONTACT: Jennifer Simmons, Department of Parks and Recreation Contract

Administrator, is the Designated Contact for this Request for Proposals. All inquiries and

questions regarding the RFP should be submitted in writing to dpr.proposals@denvergov.org.

REVIEW PROCESS: The Executive Director of Parks and Recreation issued this solicitation

pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Director by the Charter of the City and County

of Denver. The Executive Director of Parks and Recreation reserves the right to terminate,

suspend, modify the selection process; reject any or all submittals; modify the terms and

conditions of this selection process; and/or waive any informalities, irregularities, or omissions in

any submittals, as the City’s best interests may appear.

Jolon Clark, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
• NAICS 238990All Other Specialty Trade Contractors

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