DFCM Construction - Prequalified Mechanical Stage II - Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind - USDB – HVAC Upgrades - Project #26212230

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids on HVAC upgrades at Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind under Stage II Invitation to Bid Project #26212230, with bids due October 1, 2026 at 3:00 PM. This is a restricted Stage II procurement: only contractors prequalified under DFCM Stage I Prequalification for Contractors and currently listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list as of the solicitation date are eligible to bid. Attendance at a mandatory bidders' meeting on September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM (in-person or virtual) is required; failure to attend results in bid disqualification.

The scope covers replacement of an existing air handling unit with a new unit rated at 21,060 CFM incorporating four supply fans, chilled water and hydronic heating coils, and pre-filters, plus replacement of a variable frequency drive serving a heating hot water pump. Acceptable AHU manufacturers are Trane, Daikin, and York. Work includes ductwork, piping, and control system integration with the existing Honeywell Building Automation System. All work must comply with current building codes and seismic requirements. The facility at 742 South Harrison Boulevard in Ogden remains occupied during construction; contractors must coordinate after-hours and weekend work with the owner, requiring 72 hours advance notice for all shutdowns. Contractors are responsible for field verification, pressure testing of new hydronic piping, system startup and commissioning, and provision of operation and maintenance manuals within 30 days of certificate of occupancy.

The construction cost estimate is $475,000. Substantial completion is June 30, 2027, with liquidated damages at $200 per day for delays. A 5% bid bond and 100% performance and payment bonds are required. Questions are due September 24, 2026. Addendum #1 (issued September 28, 2026) clarifies that 3-inch chilled water and heating hot water piping may use either Type L copper with brazed joints or polypropylene with fusion-welded joints; ProPress copper is not permitted. Subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more must be listed within 24 hours of bid opening. Contractor performance ratings below 4.0 may result in removal from the prequalified list for at least one year.