4750 NMDA New Building

New Mexico State University (NMSU) Procurement Services is seeking bids for the 4750 NMDA New Building project, a comprehensive construction initiative for a new one-story steel braced frame administration building located at 977 Agriculture Way in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project involves complete construction, including demolition, site work, and utilities, with multiple supplemental bid lots for foodservice equipment, AV equipment, acoustics, crosswalk, ornamental fencing, and canopy modifications. The new facility will include executive offices, conference rooms, cubicles, a server room, entomology lab, staff break room, support spaces, a test kitchen, recording studio, control room, and outdoor courtyard. The procurement follows RFP #2025-ITB-646, with a bid opening date of October 20, 2024, and a final bid submission deadline of December 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM MST. A mandatory site visit occurred on October 23, 2024, at 10:45 AM, and the project has a 600 calendar day completion timeline with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond and comply with New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act requirements, with a total estimated project value of $16,782,000.00.

The procurement allows for resident business and veteran business preferences, with specific provisions for contractors to identify their status as Resident/Native Resident/Veteran/Native Veteran Contractors. Bidders must hold a valid New Mexico Contractor's License and provide Public Works Registration Numbers for subcontractors performing work over $117,000. The project requires comprehensive documentation, including insurance certificates, subcontractor listings, and compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. Potential bidders must use the provided Bid Form, commit to commencing work within ten calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and complete work according to the specified project schedule. The contract will be awarded to Jaynes Corporation, with payment processed through the AggieMart vendor Portal via ACH. Subcontractors must comply with specific technical specifications, including AISC Certification for structural steel work and adherence to specialized building control and mechanical system requirements. The total contract amount, including potential alternatives and New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax, will be finalized during the bidding process, with the current estimated budget at $23,400,000.