5408 Corbett Center HVAC Upgrades

New Mexico State University is requesting bids on HVAC upgrades at the Corbett Center Student Union facility under ITB 5408, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT and a mandatory site visit on July 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the NW Vestibule of Corbett Center, 1600 International Mall, Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The scope encompasses seven service line items: steam system upgrades including demolition and replacement of the steam pressure reducing valve station and installation of a dedicated steam-to-heating water heat exchanger for the Garcia Annex; heating hot water pump replacement with new variable frequency drive; demolition and replacement of 13 roof-mounted exhaust fans; installation of 14 owner-furnished variable frequency drives; refurbishment of 63 existing VAV terminal units with new direct digital control controllers; test and balance services; and building control system installation including a new BACnet control backbone integrated with the NMSU Niagara system. Work is organized into multiple bid lots to enable phased or segregated contracting approaches. The facility spans approximately 4,740 to 10,936 square feet across multiple floor levels.

The estimated total project cost is $1.9 million, with an estimated contract award date of August 20, 2026. The awarded contractor must complete all work within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and is subject to liquidated damages of $2,000 for late completion. The contractor must commence work within ten calendar days of receiving Notice to Proceed. Performance and Material Payment Bonds are required for contracts exceeding $25,000. All work is subject to New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act prevailing wage rates, effective January 1, 2026, with wages approved through November 3, 2026. Contractors and subcontractors are required to maintain workers' compensation and public liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Bidders valued over $60,000 must be registered with the Labor and Industrial Division of the Labor Department. Subcontractors performing work exceeding $8,500 must be listed and approved by NMSU, with a subcontractor performance and payment bond required for work valued at $125,000 or more. Questions and pre-approved equals are due July 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM local time, with addenda due by July 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bids must be submitted through the Pistol Pete's Bidding System. The project manager is Evaristo Giron; the design professional is RBM Engineering Inc. Contact Melinda Lujan-Severns at mellujan@nmsu.edu or 575-646-4636 for procedural and technical inquiries.