4700 Thomas & Brown Building Replacement

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is seeking a construction contractor for the 4700 Thomas & Brown Building Replacement project located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for constructing a new 31,786 square foot type II-B, three-floor building for the College of Engineering, which includes associated demolition, site work, and utilities. The project requires constructing a facility with five alternate bid items: a drone enclosure, vinyl flooring in lab classrooms, a steel tube trellis, additional concrete replacement, and an LCD video display wall. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for November 4, 2024, at 1125 Frenger Mall, with an additional site visit on November 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The bid is open from October 30, 2024, to December 12, 2024, with a total project completion time of 780 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders must provide a 5% bid bond and comply with New Mexico public works regulations, including wage rate requirements for projects exceeding $60,000. The project also requires LEED v4 NC certification and has liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for late completion.

The procurement includes preferences for resident businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with subcontractors performing work over $150,000 required to be listed on the Subcontractor Listing form. Bidders must provide insurance certificates and comply with equal employment opportunity guidelines. The project will be awarded through a video conference submission process and is managed by Robert Estrada from Studio d Architects, funded through NMSU's capital improvement budget. Contractors must be prepared to handle complex technical requirements, including removing and disposing of existing building contents, coordinating site access and staging areas, and meeting specific sustainability and infrastructure standards. While a precise award value is not explicitly stated, the project's complexity and scale suggest a substantial budget. The procurement emphasizes technical precision, with detailed specifications covering architectural, mechanical, electrical, and technology infrastructure, and a strong focus on sustainable design practices as evidenced by the LEED v4 NC certification targeting process.