26-1258: Approves a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated for $4,450,983.25 with an end date of 12-1-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Red Rocks Backstage Expansion and Accessibility Improvements, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465, in Mountain Parks (DOTI-202685526).

Description

Approves a contract with Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated for $4,450,983.25 with an end date of 12-1-2030 to provide Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Red Rocks Backstage Expansion and Accessibility Improvements, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465, in Mountain Parks (DOTI-202685526).

Summary

Denver City Council’s Parks, Arts & Culture Committee is considering four Vibrant Denver bond measures. Bill 26-1258 would authorize a professional-services contract of up to $4.73 million with Short Elliott Hendrickson through December 2030 to design Red Rocks Amphitheatre backstage expansion, renovation, and accessibility improvements. The project would address ADA barriers, outdated facilities, and operational needs, with construction planned during offseasons and $35.1 million in voter-approved bond funding. Bills 26-1255 through 26-1257 would transfer $3 million each to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and Denver Zoo. Funds would support theater renovations, museum fire-safety and HVAC upgrades, and zoo maintenance and guest improvements. Reimbursements occur as work is completed, increasing public access, safety, and long-term usability.