384-20251212112748 BMCU.pdf

LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS

INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS & Request for Proposal

Blue Mountain Christian University

Project Title: Admin Building HVAC Upgrade 2nd and 3rd floors

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Blue Mountain Christian

University (BMCU), at 201 W. Main Blue Mountain, MS 38610, until 12:00PM on

January 23rd, 2026 for design/build HVAC proposals under State of Mississippi

Mechanical Prime Contract to include but not limited to the follow scope of work:

HVAC Upgrades provide and install mini split units for classrooms, offices, and hallways on 2nd and 3rd floors of the admin building located at 201 W. Main Blue Mountain, MS.

• Install f variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery systems.

• All indoor fan coil units will be cassette type ceiling-mounted.

• Each room will have ceiling cassette for cooling comfort and individual room control.

• Provide and install all necessary electrical connections for indoor fan coil units (208V, single-phase, 60Hz) and outdoor condensing units (208V, three-phase, 60Hz).

• Provide and install condensate drainage for each indoor fan coil unit.

• Provide and install an acoustical drop ceiling in the hallways. Ceiling will consist of 2' x

2' tiles with a 15/16" grid system and conceal all wiring and connections.

Additional Work:

• Provide and install new condensate piping from each unit run to nearest drain

• Provide and install new Electrical distribution for each new mini split unit

• Panel to be mounted on roof and run to each unit

• Provide Roof cut and patch for new penetrations required for refrigerant line sets and electrical

• Provide Professional Mechanical Engineering services including design drawings

• Provide Professional Electrical Engineering services including design drawings

• Provide Structural Engineering services if required

• Provide necessary labor, miscellaneous material, permits, lifts, and startup to complete installation

• All work to be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday

• Provide concrete pads for all outdoor condensing units.

• All classrooms will have independent, wired thermostats for individual temperature control.

• Integrated remote control system for heating/cooling efficiency and cost control

• Quotes to include all start-ups and testing

• Provide a parts labor warranty on the entire system.

This project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds and is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local procurement regulations.

Bid Submission:

• Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:

“SEALED BID – Admin Building HVAC Upgrade 2nd and 3rd floors”

• Bids must be sealed and delivered to:

Attn: Polly Hall – Chief Financial Officer

Blue Mountain Christian University

201 W. Main

Blue Mountain, MS 38610

• Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 12:00PM on January 23rd, 2025 at the address above.

Federal Requirements:

This project is subject to the following federal requirements:

• 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and

Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

• Davis-Bacon Act: Contractors must pay prevailing wages as determined by the U.S.

Department of Labor.

• Contract Provisions: All contracts must include the applicable provisions from

Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200.

• Debarment and Suspension: Bidders must not be listed on the federal debarment list

(www.sam.gov).

• Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE): Affirmative steps taken to ensure participation per 2 CFR § 200.321.

Bid Requirements:

• The Blue Mountain Christian University reserves the right to reject any or all bids for sound, documented reasons and to waive informalities.

Work must be completed by June 30, 2026.

For questions and appointments to review worksite, contact:

Polly Hall – Chief Financial Office

662-685-4771 Ext 186 phall@bmc.edu