DFCM Construction - Prequalified General Stage II - Southern Utah University- SUU Science Lab Remodel- Project #25446730

The State of Utah's Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) has issued a Stage II Invitation to Bid for a science laboratory renovation project at Southern Utah University located in Cedar City, Iron County. This project, designated as Project #25446730, involves a comprehensive remodel of existing chemistry laboratories and preparation spaces within rooms 222, 223, and 224 of the Science Center. Key project objectives include resizing classrooms to accommodate 24 students, replacing outdated fume hoods, updating shelving and counter spaces, and enhancing utility and safety features. The renovation will also focus on installing ADA-compliant seating, modern teaching equipment, and aesthetic upgrades such as new flooring and lighting. Critical procurement dates include a mandatory meeting scheduled for September 5, 2025, with bid submissions due by September 30, 2025, and a targeted substantial completion date of April 15, 2026. The project has a construction cost estimate of $950,000, and bidders will be evaluated through a low-bid procurement process with specific performance and technical requirements.

Participation in this procurement is strictly limited to contractors who have been prequalified under DFCM's Stage I Prequalification process and are currently on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list. Bidders must submit a bid bond of 5% of the total bid amount and will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the contract sum upon award. The project includes specific subcontractor listing requirements, with contractors needing to disclose first-tier subcontractors within 24 hours of bid opening, following detailed guidelines based on bid amounts. Contractors will be subject to a performance evaluation at project completion, with ratings potentially impacting future prequalification status. Additional project considerations include a comprehensive hazardous materials assessment, which identified numerous items requiring specialized removal and disposal, with an estimated removal cost of $16,681.00. The project is tax-exempt and does not include energy incentives, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for project delays.