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Independent Cost Estimating and Review Services

Overview


Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning
Aurora, Colorado, United StatesPosted: August 31, 2026Deadline: October 1, 2026

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SUMMARY


A government authority in Arapahoe County, Colorado seeks independent cost estimating and review services for construction-related costs, reimbursements, allowances, contingencies, and contractor fees. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026, with questions due September 10, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Verified

$105,000,000

TIMELINE


August 27th, 2026: RFP posted on the Rock Mountain E-Purchasing System

September 3rd, 2026: Pre-proposal conference via Microsoft Teams

September 10th, 2026: Questions due by 2:00 p.m.

October 1st, 2026: Proposals due by 2:00 p.m.

Week of October 12th, 2026: Short-listed Firms notified

Week of October 19th, 2026: Interviews with short-listed Firms completed

Week of October 26th, 2026: Top-ranked Firm notified

Week of November 2nd, 2026: Scoping and Price Negotiations

End of November 2026: Agreement and Purchase Order fully executed and issued

QUESTION DEADLINE


September 10, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


City Of Aurora

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority in Arapahoe County, Colorado is seeking a vendor to provide independent cost estimating and review services. The scope includes evaluation of direct construction costs, general conditions, allowances, contingencies, and fees covering offsite general management, overhead, and profit.

The services will also address reimbursement for small tools and rental equipment, capital equipment owned by the Construction Manager/General Contractor, and software and hardware used directly on the project. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for September 3, 2026, and questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due October 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $105,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by City Of Aurora. The work is located in Aurora, Colorado, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Construction cost estimating and consulting firm
  • Experience reviewing CM/GC and public-sector project costs
  • Expertise in direct costs, general conditions, allowances, contingencies, and contractor fees
  • Familiarity with independent cost validation and reimbursement analysis
  • Licensed or credentialed cost professionals with relevant construction estimating experience

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