4743 O'Donnell Hall Expansion and HSS Operating Room Simulation Lab

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is procuring a comprehensive construction project for the 4743 O'Donnell Hall Expansion and HSS Operating Room Simulation Lab located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project is divided into five bid lots including a new one-story addition to O'Donnell Hall, interior buildouts, and renovations across multiple campus locations. Specific components include sitework, utilities, renovations to the northwest and ground floors of O'Donnell Hall, and renovations to a portion of the HSS 590 Building's second floor. The project aims to create a new operating room simulation lab and expand educational facilities, with a required completion date of February 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on four key components: Financial Considerations (30 points), Similar Project Experience (50 points), Composition of Project Team (10 points), and Compliance with Regulatory Agencies (10 points). A mandatory site visit is scheduled for June 18, 2024, at 9:00am, with proposal submissions due on July 29, 2024, at 2:00pm MDT. Liquidated damages of $5,000 are specified for project delays, and contractors must comply with New Mexico procurement codes and regulations.

The procurement offers preference points for New Mexico-based businesses, with 8% additional points for New Mexico Resident/Native American Businesses and 10% for Veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must hold valid New Mexico Contractor's License, provide Public Works Registration, and meet specific subcontractor listing requirements for bids exceeding $68,000. The estimated total project budget is $13,500,000, with no federal funds involved. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, performance and payment bonds, and demonstrate previous project experience. The project requires compliance with the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act and includes specific wage rate requirements for various construction trades. Bidders must submit detailed documentation including bid bonds, insurance certificates, contractor registration, business certificates, and can potentially earn additional preference points based on their business classification. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can meet the technical, financial, and regulatory requirements specified in the comprehensive bid documents.