DFCM Construction - Prequalified Mechanical Stage II - Southwest Technical College- Kanab Shop Mechanical Upgrade - Project #26066270

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for mechanical construction at Southwest Technical College in Kanab under Stage II Invitation to Bid (Project #26066270), with bids due September 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Only contractors currently prequalified under DFCM's Stage I Prequalification process and listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list as of the solicitation date are eligible to bid — this is a mandatory eligibility filter that eliminates all non-prequalified firms.

The scope involves removing two existing evaporative cooling units and replacing them with two new packaged, ground-mounted rooftop units (Carrier 48FEDM07C3A5, each 2,400 CFM occupied capacity) and installing a new wall-mounted exhaust fan (Greenheck AER-24-02-0515-VG, 2,750 CFM high-limit) with associated ductwork to bring the shop into compliance with the 2021 International Mechanical Code and current code requirements. Work must comply with ASCE 7-05 seismic standards. A design-build electrical contractor, to be contracted by the mechanical prime, will handle all electrical design and installation per the 2020 National Electrical Code. The contractor must coordinate with a DFCM-approved roofing contractor for roof modifications and patching, conduct field verification of existing conditions, and provide test and balance services, operation manuals, and two hours of instruction per system (plus four additional hours at 60 days) to building maintenance personnel. A limited asbestos and lead-based paint survey found no ACM or lead-based paint in the project area.

The construction cost estimate is $114,956.00, with substantial completion April 3, 2027 and liquidated damages of $500.00 per day for delays. A mandatory bidders meeting was held September 9, 2026 at the project site (733 S. Cowboy Way, Kanab, Utah 84741). Questions were due September 16, 2026; addenda were issued by September 22, 2026 (Addendum 002 clarifies ground-mounted placement, fire alarm tie-in coordination with Mountain Alarm, propane gas service, and eliminates building management system controls). Bid bonds of 5% are required on AIA Document A310-2010 form from a Treasury Circular 570-listed surety. Subcontractor lists including all first-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more are due by September 30, 2026. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractor performance ratings of 4.0 or greater are required to retain prequalified status.