DFCM Construction - Prequalified Mechanical Stage II - Department of Transportation- Cedar City Administration & Lab BMS Upgrade - Project #27107900

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids on a Stage II mechanical construction project at the Cedar City Administration & Lab facility for building management system upgrades, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM and a mandatory bidders meeting on October 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM. Only contractors prequalified under DFCM's Stage I prequalification process and currently listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list are eligible to bid — this is a hard eligibility gate.

The scope includes replacement of existing Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and finned tube heating elements, upgrade of all building controls through a building management system (BMS), and installation of new variable frequency drives (VFDs) for hot water circulation pumps across approximately 21,912 square feet of office and lab space. The work requires compliance with the 2024 International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, and 2023 National Electrical Code, as well as ASHRAE, ASME, and NFPA standards. Hazmat surveys have identified asbestos-containing materials (4% Chrysotile in duct sealant) that must be removed by a licensed abatement contractor prior to HVAC disturbance.

The construction cost estimate is $486,773.00, with substantial completion required by June 30, 2027 and construction start no earlier than April 1, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day. The contractor must provide bid bonds at 5% of bid amount and performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract sum on AIA forms within ten business days of contract receipt. A one-year guarantee covering all equipment, ductwork, piping, and plumbing systems is required, along with a minimum of four 8-hour instruction periods to the Owner's representatives.

Questions are due October 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Addenda will be issued by October 22 at 3:00 PM. Subcontractor lists are due October 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The Health Insurance Statement of Compliance Form does not apply, as the contract value falls below the $2,000,000 threshold for prime contractors.