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Parks, Art and Culture

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 10:30 AM AM · City and County Building, room 391

TL;DR

Denver City Council approved major contracts totaling approximately $189 million for parks maintenance and renovation services over the next five years, along with a $3 million architectural design contract for library and civic center improvements. The council also advanced a bill to strengthen tree preservation requirements in Denver's municipal code.

Key Decisions

  • Parks On-Call Service Contracts Passed
  • Architectural Design Services for Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Montebello Branch Library, and Montbello Civic Center Park ($3.0M) Passed
  • Tree Preservation and Protection Municipal Code Amendment (Chapter 57, Articles II and IV) Advanced to next stage
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Action Items
  3. 26-1452 Approves a contract with Handprint Architecture Inc for $3,005,589.87 with an end date of 3-15-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library & Museum renovation, Montebello Branch Library renovation, and Montbello Civic Center Park Cultural Plaza and Shade Structure, 2401 Welton Street, 12955 Albrook Drive, and 4401 Crown Blvd, Council Districts 8 and 9 (DOTI-202686018).
    Resolution
  4. 26-1451 Amends and revises Denver Revised Municipal Code, Chapter 57, Article II and IV concerning the Office of the City Forester to strengthen tree preservation and protection in Denver.
    Bill
  5. Parks and Recreation On Call Contracts
  6. 26-1436 Approves a contract with Bauen Studios LLC for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide (PARKS- 202685501).
    Resolution
  7. 26-1437 Approves a contract with Colorado DesignScapes, Inc. DBA Deisgnscapes Colorado for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685434]
    Resolution
  8. 26-1438 Approves a contract with CPC Constructors, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS- 202685498]
    Resolution
  9. 26-1439 Approves a contract with CTM INC for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS- 202685457]
    Resolution
  10. 26-1440 Approves a contract with ECI Site Construction Management Inc for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685435]
    Resolution
  11. 26-1441 Approves a contract with Elite Industries, Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685499]
    Resolution
  12. 26-1442 Approves a contract with Fransen-Pittman Construction Co., Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685432]
    Resolution
  13. 26-1443 Approves a contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS- 202685441]
    Resolution
  14. 26-1444 Approves a contract with Iron Woman Construction & Environmental Services, LLC for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685438]
    Resolution
  15. 26-1445 Approves a contract with Krische Construction, Inc. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685437]
    Resolution
  16. 26-1446 Approves a contract with Richdell Construction, Inc.for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685439]
    Resolution
  17. 26-1447 Approves a contract with Spectrum General Contractors, Inc.for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685436]
    Resolution
  18. 26-1448 Approves a contract with T2 CONSTRUCTION, INC. for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685442]
    Resolution
  19. 26-1449 Approves a contract with Western States Reclamation LLC for $20,000,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS-202685433]
    Resolution
  20. 26-1450 Approves a contract with WILDERNESS CONSTRUCTION CO. for $7,500,000.00 with a five-year term for citywide on-call parks installation, maintenance, rehabilitation and restoration services, citywide. [PARKS- 202685440]
    Resolution