Denver International Airport’s South Terminal Redevelopment Program (STRP)
by Ellsworth Grant The result of cuts in the budget last year (2011) for DIA’s South Terminal Redevelopment Program is becoming more apparent with the unveiling last week (Jan. 18th., 2012) of the new design executed by Gensler Architects with Denver based architects Anderson Mason Dale. The budget for the program was cut from the original $650 million dollars to $500 million dollars – a whopping $150 million dollar reduction. The new design retains the basic footprint of the original lay-out but with far more down-to-earth sensibilities. Much of the dramatic white steel and flying flourishes have been replaced by a glass façade in ...
Union Station Development
Construction Update For 04.05.10 Dirt excavation for the underground bus facility There will be truck activity associated with this work Wall construction for the light rail tracks Various utility work - relocations and installations Pumping of ground water Removal of non-essential track Installation of communication fiber on Speer Blvd. between Wewatta St. and Blake St. may require lane restrictions and will begin the first week in April and continue for about a month Construction activities will be on on-going on both sides of Wewatta St. between 20th St and 16th St. Traffic and Pedestrian Configuration - Traffic on Wewatta St. between 16th St. and 19th St. is in a ...
West Corridor
Overview The West Corridor will be a 12.1-mile light rail transit corridor between the Denver Union Station in downtown Denver and the Jefferson County Government Center in Golden, serving Denver, Lakewood, the Denver Federal Center, Golden and Jeffco. Construction on the West Corridor is visible in the Denver gulch area, along 6th Avenue in Lakewood and along Colfax Avenue in Golden. Crews have progressed rapidly since Denver Transit Construction Group was awarded full Notice To Proceed in June 2009. Construction Information CURRENT ACTIVITIES Area 1: Jefferson County Government Center- Federal Center Jefferson County Government Center On Monday, March 1, 2010, crews moved in to begin operations that include: mass excavation for retaining ...
DIA COMMERCE HUB – Assisting in Business Capacity Building
Mission: To ensure minority and local businesses are prepared to pursue economic opportunities at Denver International Airport by providing superior business support services, access to programs, and commerce development activities, while maintaining transparency in all aspects of commerce at DIA. The DIA Commerce Hub assist in increasing opportunity and capacity of the local business community through contracting opportunities, educational programs, prime engagement, and business development. Acting as a liaison to the business community, the DIA Commerce Hub cultivate and maintain relationships with current and aspiring businesses, subcontractors, and primes to achieve greater local business participation focusing on small, minority, and women owned ...
Eagle P3 Project Expected to Deliver $119 Million Dollars in Contract Opportunities to DBEs & SBEs
PPP tapped to build, operate Denver commuter rail project Denver Transit Partners for the single-largest FasTracks contract to build and operate commuter rail lines to Denver International Airport (rendering shown), Arvada-Wheat Ridge and south Westminster. Image courtesy of RTD. by DJ Reetz edited by Ellsworth Grant The recently awarded Eagle P3 project, part of the massive Fastracks light-rail build-out, means big opportunities for Denver area DBEs according to local business and community leaders involved in the project. The Eagle P3 project proposed by the Denver Regional Transportation District was recently contracted to Denver Transit Partners (DTP); ...
SAVE THE DATE: The 1st Annual BCG Family Picnic in the Park is Saturday, May 26th., 2012 @ The Beautifully Renovated City Park
The Black Construction Group (BCG) of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it's 1st annual Picnic in City Park for our amazing members, friends and family. Come out and enjoy some chicken, a burger and brat or two while networking and becoming acquainted with other BCG members. Please bring your blankets, chairs and … [Read More...]
Light Rail Plaza Grand Opening Celebration – Lunch Time Grand Opening Celebration Set for Denver Union Station Light Rail Plaza
The Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) and Regional Transportation District (RTD) will hold a lunch time Grand Opening Celebration for the Light Rail Plaza at Denver Union Station on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Live entertainment starts on the Plaza at 11:30 p.m. with a short program to be held at 12:30 … [Read More...]
MHS Current and Upcoming Bid Opportunities Review as of May 11th., 2012
PLEASE NOTE: All packages listed below are available on both iSqFt and the following FTP site: ftp:/ftp2.mortenson.com/12-06E-008 User Name: 12-06E-008FTP Password: dnv89mk • Structural Concrete Bid Package – Released on April 16, 2012 with proposals due on May 16, 2012. • Concrete Material and Concrete Pumping - Released on May 9, 2012 with proposals due … [Read More...]
Gilmore Construction Bids For Denver International Airport – Concourse “B” Re-Carpeting Project Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 17th
Gilmore Construction Intends to Submit a Prime Bid for the Denver International Airport – Concourse “B” Re-Carpeting Project WHEN: Thursday, May 17th., 2012 TIME: Noon Local Time DELIVER BIDS TO: Gilmore Construction 4949 Ironton Street, Denver, CO 80239 Gilmore is seeking qualified subcontractor bids for the following trades: · Selective Interior Demolition … [Read More...]
Project News
SAVE THE DATE: The 1st Annual BCG Family Picnic in the Park is Saturday, May 26th., 2012 @ The Beautifully Renovated City Park
The Black Construction Group (BCG) of the Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce will be hosting it's 1st annual Picnic in City Park for our amazing members, friends and family. Come out and enjoy some chicken, a burger and brat or two while networking and becoming acquainted with other BCG members. Please bring your blankets, chairs and any … [Read More...]
Light Rail Plaza Grand Opening Celebration – Lunch Time Grand Opening Celebration Set for Denver Union Station Light Rail Plaza
The Denver Union Station Project Authority (DUSPA) and Regional Transportation District (RTD) will hold a lunch time Grand Opening Celebration for the Light Rail Plaza at Denver Union Station on Friday, May 18, 2012, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Live entertainment starts on the Plaza at 11:30 p.m. with a short program to be held at 12:30 … [Read More...]
Mayor Hancock to Host Summer Youth Job Fair and Training Expo Friday May 18th
Mayor Michael B. Hancock will host a summer youth job fair and training expo to help connect youth to summer jobs and career training opportunities. The Summer Youth Jobs & Training Expo will be held Friday, May 18, from 1 to 6 p.m., at the Colorado Convention Center. The job fair and training expo will feature more than 50 employers, … [Read More...]
MHS Current and Upcoming Bid Opportunities Review as of May 11th., 2012
PLEASE NOTE: All packages listed below are available on both iSqFt and the following FTP site: ftp:/ftp2.mortenson.com/12-06E-008 User Name: 12-06E-008FTP Password: dnv89mk • Structural Concrete Bid Package – Released on April 16, 2012 with proposals due on May 16, 2012. • Concrete Material and Concrete Pumping - Released on … [Read More...]
Gilmore Construction Bids For Denver International Airport – Concourse “B” Re-Carpeting Project Due Tomorrow, Thursday, May 17th
Gilmore Construction Intends to Submit a Prime Bid for the Denver International Airport – Concourse “B” Re-Carpeting Project WHEN: Thursday, May 17th., 2012 TIME: Noon Local Time DELIVER BIDS TO: Gilmore Construction 4949 Ironton Street, Denver, CO 80239 Gilmore is seeking qualified subcontractor bids for the following trades: · … [Read More...]
Current RTD Solicitations as of May 16th., 2012
SOLICITATIONS CURRENTLY OUT FOR BID/PROPOSAL/QUOTE • Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 22DJ004 is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide HP Procurve Switches (13 Each) for the West Corridor was issued May 2, 2012. Sealed Bids will be received by Contracts and Procurement, RTD, 1600 Blake St., Denver Colorado 80202 until 2:00 p.m. prevailing … [Read More...]
