4842 Engineering Complex 1 Addition

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is procuring a construction contract for the 4842 Engineering Complex 1 Addition project located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project involves constructing a 5,810 square foot single-story addition to the east side of the Engineering Complex I, featuring a steel frame and stucco construction. The base bid includes the primary construction, with three alternates: an Armorpoxy II epoxy floor finish, millwork shelving in room 103, and a freestanding wall within the existing building. The project is designed to create an additive manufacturing laboratory for student classes, labs, and work projects, with a 360-calendar-day completion timeline from the Notice to Proceed. Key deadlines include a site visit on 10/22/2024, with bid submissions due on 12/09/2024 at 2:00 PM. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for late completion, and bidders must submit a 5% bid bond. The project requires compliance with the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act and detailed technical specifications covering structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural elements.

The procurement includes preferences for resident businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with potential bid adjustments of 8-10% depending on business classification. Subcontractors with bid amounts exceeding $12,500 must be registered with the Labor and Industrial Division and listed on the required Subcontractor Listing form. All tiers of subcontractors must comply with equal employment opportunity requirements and apprenticeship training regulations. The project was awarded to Gencon General Contractors LLC for $2,660,900.00, with the total estimated project cost around $3,000,000. No federal funds are involved in the project, and the wage rates document provides comprehensive compensation guidelines for various construction trade workers, with rates effective from January 1, 2024, to February 6, 2025. The project requires multiple trade classifications, including laborers, operators, electricians, carpenters, and other specialized construction roles, with specific wage rates varying by zone and county.