DFCM Construction - Prequalified Mechanical Stage II - Department of Health & Human Services-Utah State Hospital- Forensics Mechanical Room Upgrade - Project #27136420

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids on a Stage II mechanical equipment replacement project at Utah State Hospital Forensics in Provo under Project #27136420, with bids due October 28, 2026. Only contractors prequalified under DFCM's Stage I Prequalification for Contractors program and currently listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list as of the solicitation date are eligible to bid — this is a restrictive eligibility gate that filters the bidder pool to pre-screened firms.

The scope involves replacing existing mechanical equipment in the main Forensics building mechanical room, including two 500-gallon domestic hot water storage tanks (AO Smith), four recirculating pumps (Bell & Gossett PL-30B), two steam-to-domestic hot water heat exchangers (Aerco SWDW24/4), and four steam-to-hydronic heat exchangers and primary/standby pumps (Bell & Gossett e-1510 1.5BC), plus new piping connections, valves, controls, concrete pads, variable frequency drives for pump motors at 460/3/60 volts, motor disconnects, conduit, and wiring. All work must comply with 2024 International Building Code and 2024 National Electrical Code. Contractors must verify field conditions, coordinate mechanical and electrical trades, ensure equipment fits through existing openings, perform comprehensive system testing, submit shop drawings and manufacturer certifications, and provide harmonic analyses for VFD systems.

The construction cost estimate is $525,000. A hazmat survey identified lead-containing paint on two surfaces requiring proper removal and disposal; no asbestos-containing materials were detected in bulk sampling, though inaccessible areas may contain unsampled suspect materials requiring removal by a Utah-certified abatement contractor prior to renovation.

Health insurance compliance is required: contractors must maintain qualified health insurance coverage under Utah Code 26B-3-909 for all eligible employees. Subcontractors with first-tier bids of $35,000 or more must be disclosed within 24 hours of bid opening. Bid amounts must remain firm for the specified period per DFCM General Conditions dated August 2020, revised July 12, 2023.