Genesis Center A Lab Addition & Remodel

New Mexico State University is requesting bids on the Genesis Center A Lab Addition & Remodel project under ITB 2027-ITB-879, with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM MDT and a mandatory site visit on August 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM at 3655 Research Drive, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The project is subject to New Mexico Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, and bidders must hold Resident Business or Resident Veteran Business certification status; subcontractors with work valued at $125,000 or more must provide performance and payment bonds.

The scope includes remodel of an existing building with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work; a 788 square foot addition with full MEP and structural components; and a 910 square foot greenhouse building with MEP and structural systems. Line items include options for paint grade versus birch veneer doors, greenhouse work room and bathroom construction with connecting steel tube canopy, and modifications to access control, lighting, and flooring. Completion must occur within 270 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for late completion. Subcontractors performing work exceeding $5,000 or 1% of the architect/engineer's estimate (whichever is greater) must be listed in the bid; the subcontractor listing threshold is $12,000 for this project.

All bids require a 5% bid bond payable to NMSU, executed by a surety company authorized in New Mexico and submitted electronically through Pistol Pete's Bidding System. Proof of liability insurance is required. Questions and pre-approved equals submissions are due September 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM; addenda are due by September 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Bidders must acknowledge acceptance of NMSU's standard terms and conditions and submit conflict of interest statements, non-discrimination certifications, and non-collusion forms. The project manager is Robert Farrer; the design professional is Studio D Architects.