Allied Health – Nursing Expansion

Clovis Community College is seeking a qualified general contractor for an Allied Health - Nursing Expansion project located in Chaves County, New Mexico. The procurement involves constructing an approximately 3,159 gross square foot addition to the existing Joe and Charlyne Sisler Allied Health building, which will include a new simulation suite with four simulation rooms and associated support spaces. The project also includes an optional alternate for an additional classroom. This is a qualifications-based selection procurement with cost considered, meaning contractors will be evaluated first on technical qualifications, past performance, and expertise before pricing is reviewed. The pre-proposal conference is scheduled for February 28, 2024, with proposals due on March 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The anticipated construction start is April 13, 2024, with substantial completion targeted for June 13, 2025. Evaluation criteria will include contractors' financial status, similar project experience, safety records, management capabilities, and potential additional points for subcontractor qualifications. The total contract duration is 426 days, with a Notice to Proceed date of May 1, 2024.

The project will be funded through multiple sources, including SB0212 legislation, a private donation, tuition and fees, and a State of New Mexico Department of Higher Education Capital Appropriation Project. The maximum allowable construction cost (MACC) is $3,600,000, with the current New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax rate for Clovis at 7.9375%. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, the procurement documents suggest a comprehensive evaluation process that considers multiple factors beyond just cost. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day, and the subcontractor listing threshold is established at $50,000. Bidders must submit both technical and price proposals, with the owner reserving the right to evaluate technical proposals first and open price proposals subsequently. Additional documentation requirements include a Geotechnical Report, Wage Rate poster, and a Resident Business Certification Form.