Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex – Building B (CHB-B) Hydronic Heating Piping Replacement

UNLV is seeking an experienced contractor to replace the existing hydronic heating piping system serving the Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex Building B (CHB-B). The work shall comply with OSHA requirements, applicable federal, state, and local codes, the UNLV Design, Construction, and Sustainability Standards, and all requirements contained within Exhibit B. The major trade associated with this work is Mechanical/Heating Hydronic Heating Piping. The work falls within the general scope of Plumbing and Heating Contracting, with the applicable subclassification(s) to be determined based on the specific Work and applicable Nevada licensing requirements. The Bidder shall possess and maintain a valid Nevada State Contractors Board license with the classification(s) and/or subclassification(s) required to lawfully perform and serve as the prime contractor for the full scope of work. Bidders are responsible for determining the specific licensing requirements applicable to their proposed work and are encouraged to obtain clarification directly from the Nevada State Contractors Board prior to submitting a Bid. The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, tools, permits, coordination, fittings, insulation, valves, supports, accessories, and incidental materials necessary to complete a fully operational hydronic heating piping replacement system. UNLV will furnish the required copper and steel piping identified in Exhibit B. The contractor shall be responsible for receiving, handling, storing, protecting, cutting, preparing, installing, joining, testing, and commissioning the owner-furnished piping. The contractor remains responsible for providing all other materials and performing all work necessary for a complete and functional installation. General Mechanical Scope Remove and replace the existing hydronic piping within CHB-B as indicated in Exhibit B, including associated horizontal distribution piping, vertical risers, branch piping, connections, and related parts/materials. Install UNLV-furnished Type L hard-drawn copper piping for piping sizes up to and including 2-1/2 inches. Install UNLV-furnished Schedule 40 black steel piping for piping sizes larger than 2-1/2 inches. Provide and install all fittings, couplings, flanges, welding materials, brazing materials, press fittings, transition fittings, joint materials, and other components required to install the owner-furnished piping. Provide and install all associated pipe insulation in accordance with the project specifications. Maintain the existing boiler plant in service. No modifications or replacement of boiler equipment are included in this project. Remove and reinstall affected equipment as required to ensure a complete, fully functional hydronic heating system. Provide all labor and equipment required for rigging, lifting, transporting, cutting, welding, brazing, joining, and installing the piping. Contractor shall coordinate staging and material deliveries with UNLVs Project Manager to minimize disruption to classroom instruction, building operations, pedestrian circulation, and other campus activities