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Blue Mountain Christian University (BMCU) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive design-build HVAC upgrade project located in Blue Mountain, Mississippi, specifically targeting the 2nd and 3rd floors of their administrative building. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide and install mini split units with variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery systems, including cassette-type ceiling-mounted fan coil units for classrooms, offices, and hallways. Deliverables include complete electrical connections for indoor and outdoor units, condensate drainage systems, acoustical drop ceilings, new condensate piping, electrical distribution, roof penetrations, and professional mechanical and electrical engineering services. The project requires comprehensive design drawings, potential structural engineering services, concrete pads for outdoor condensing units, independent wired thermostats, and an integrated remote control system for heating and cooling efficiency. Sealed bids are due by 12:00 PM on January 23rd, 2026, with a public bid opening at BMCU's address of 201 W. Main, Blue Mountain, MS 38610. All project work must be completed by June 30, 2026, and is limited to normal business hours Monday through Friday. Prospective bidders can schedule worksite appointments by contacting Polly Hall, Chief Financial Officer, at 662-685-4771 Ext 186 or phall@bmc.edu.

The procurement is subject to federal procurement regulations, including requirements for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) participation under 2 CFR 200.321. Bidders must demonstrate affirmative steps to ensure M/WBE involvement and comply with federal funding guidelines, including 2 CFR Part 200, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements, and debarment and suspension regulations. The project is funded partially or wholly with federal funds, which mandates compliance with specific contract provisions and procurement standards. While no specific budget range is disclosed, bidders must include comprehensive pricing covering start-ups, testing, parts, labor warranties, miscellaneous materials, permits, and professional services. BMCU reserves the right to reject any or all bids for documented reasons and to waive informalities. Potential contractors should be prepared to meet federal procurement standards, provide comprehensive system warranties, and demonstrate capability in complex HVAC design and installation projects for educational institutional settings.