5235 Cole Village Demolition

New Mexico State University (NMSU) is soliciting bids for the 5235 Cole Village Demolition project, a comprehensive phased demolition of twenty-six buildings located on the Las Cruces campus. The Invitation to Bid (ITB #2026-ITB-758) requires a contractor to execute a complete demolition process, including utility disconnections, hazardous material abatement, site restoration, and grading of foundation voids across four distinct project phases. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a detailed Schedule of Values, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, and compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. The bid opens on September 15, 2025, at 9:30 AM MDT and closes on October 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT, with a mandatory site visit scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Contractors must provide a 5% Bid Bond, comply with New Mexico wage rate requirements, and complete the project within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Evaluation criteria include adherence to specifications, pricing, subcontractor qualifications, and compliance with all project documentation requirements.

The procurement offers preferences for resident businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with potential bid adjustments of 8-10% depending on classification. Subcontractors with work exceeding $60,000 must be fully listed and registered with the state's Public Works system. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $750,000 for bodily injury per occurrence and appropriate performance and payment bonds for contracts exceeding $25,000. The project requires specific technical qualifications, including expertise in hazardous material handling, particularly for lead-based paint and asbestos abatement, as identified in the project's lead-based and ACM surveys. Liquidated damages are set at $1,000 per day for late completion, and bidders must be prepared to use the AggieMart vendor portal for payment processing. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the project is funded through NMSU and subject to New Mexico state procurement regulations, with bidders required to submit via the Pistol Pete's Bidding System and comply with all university construction terms and conditions.