Modernization of Scrugham Engineering-Mines Elevator

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is requesting bids for modernization of the Scrugham Engineering-Mines Elevator under ITB 9135, with bids due October 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. This is a prevailing wage project requiring compliance with Nevada labor requirements.

The scope includes renovation of existing elevator machinery, controls, and cab finishes at the Scrugham Engineering and Mines building on UNR's main campus in Reno. Work begins December 7, 2026 and must be fully completed by June 4, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500 per day.

The estimated cost range is $124,000 to $224,000. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, Workers' Compensation, Pollution Liability, and an Installation Floater policy. Bidders must submit affidavits regarding local and disadvantaged subcontractors and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Bid bonds, performance bonds, and payment bonds are required; templates are provided.

All bid documents must be submitted electronically through the Nevada GovMarketplace system; physical submissions are not accepted. Bids will be publicly opened electronically immediately following the closing, with the bidder list and bid tabulation available online within two hours.

An optional pre-bid job walk is scheduled for October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the South entrance of the Scrugham Engineering and Mines building. Questions are due by October 15, 2026, with answers due October 22, 2026.

The project is identified as UNR Project #26MNC03474, Labor Commissioner #WA-2027-032, and SPWD Project #27-B001. Supporting documents include project drawings, a Fire Marshal permit, and a lead and asbestos report. Contact: Ryan Caddel at rcaddel@unr.edu or (775) 784-6552.