Dept of Military, Replace Exhaust Fans-Mitchell, SD

The South Dakota Department of the Military is seeking bids for a comprehensive exhaust fan replacement project at the Mitchell CSMS #1 facility, located in Mitchell, South Dakota. The procurement opportunity, identified as CFMO# 467097, involves replacing 56 roof-mounted, vehicle, and welding exhaust fans across the interior and exterior of the building. Key deliverables include power and controls wiring rework, testing and balancing to meet required air volumes, reconnecting to existing ductwork, resealing, and reworking electrical and controls circuits. The work will be performed in an active equipment maintenance shop with up to 25-foot interior ceiling heights. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 9, 2024, at 11:00 AM CT, with bids due on May 16, 2024. Bidders must submit a 5% certified check, cashier's check, draft, or 10% bid bond for bids exceeding $100,000. The project requires substantial completion within 150 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed date, with the architect/engineer TSP, Inc. serving as the issuing office.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. While incumbent vendors are not identified, the project requires contractors capable of handling complex mechanical and electrical systems in an active maintenance environment. The project will be located in Day County, South Dakota, with the contracting authority being the South Dakota Department of the Military. Although precise award values are not specified, the extensive scope of replacing 56 exhaust fans, performing electrical rework, and meeting precise testing and balancing requirements suggests a significant project budget. Contractors responding to this opportunity should demonstrate expertise in mechanical systems, electrical controls, and the ability to work in an operational facility with minimal disruption. Liquidated damages are established at $800 per calendar day for delays in substantial completion and $400 per calendar day for final completion, indicating the state's emphasis on timely project execution.