Mora County Complex Tenant Improvements (TI)

The Facilities Management Division of the New Mexico General Services Department is requesting sealed proposals for construction of interior tenant improvements to the Mora County Complex in Mora, New Mexico, with proposals due August 4, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the FMD Bonfire e-Procurement Portal. This is a single-source award to one contractor.

New Mexico resident preferences and Native American resident preferences are available and will be applied pursuant to 13-1-21 NMSA 1978, with preference points awarded based on valid certification. Bidders must submit either a Resident Business Certificate or a Resident Veteran Business Certificate along with a Taxation & Revenue Certificate.

The scope encompasses approximately 31,238 square feet of interior construction and limited exterior improvements divided into two phases: Phase I focuses on build-out of the South Wing (approximately 23,200 square feet) to house Mora County Administrative Offices, including demolition, interior walls, partitions, ceilings, finishes, casework, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, technology infrastructure, exterior windows, and stucco patchwork; Phase II addresses renovation of the first floor center section to accommodate a Fourth Judicial District Court courtroom, including ballistic-resistant construction elements for security features and reconfiguration of mechanical and fire-protection systems. An additive alternate covers complete exterior stucco color coating of the building. Phase I requires 334 calendar days for substantial completion; Phase II requires 124 calendar days from its notice to proceed. The courthouse is a two-story structure totaling approximately 44,000 square feet.

The Design Professional estimate of total project cost is $11.73 million. Bid security equal to at least five percent of the bid amount is required. Performance, Labor, and Materials Payment Bonds equal to the project cost will be required after award. Subcontractors valued at $125,000 or more must provide performance and payment bonds.

Evaluation is weighted 600 points for technical qualifications and 400 points for cost, with up to 250 additional points available for oral presentations and up to 100 points for resident preferences. Oral presentations are estimated for August 25, 2026. Contract award is anticipated by October 20, 2026, with potential contract term extending to eight years from last signature if necessary.

Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience on public or private projects exceeding $15 million completed within the past ten years and hold a valid New Mexico State Contractor's License. General Contractor qualifications require a Project Manager, Superintendent, and Safety Manager with specified minimum experience levels; surety bonding capacity; proof of insurance at minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $5,000,000 aggregate; written safety program compliant with state regulations; and affidavits attesting to non-violation of prevailing wage and apprenticeship employment laws. Subcontractors meeting or exceeding the threshold of $586,285.75 (five percent of estimate or $50,000, whichever is greater) must provide qualifications documentation. A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference was held June 15, 2026. Questions were due July 14, 2026 by 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by July 28, 2026. Proposals must include signed Letter of Transmittal, Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, Antitrust Claims Assignment, bonding capacity letter, Subcontractor Listing Form for all subcontractors valued at $5,000 or more, organizational wire diagram, one-page resumes for key personnel, General Contractor or Subcontractor Statement of Qualifications, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Program, written Safety Plan, and cost proposal in lump sum format for each phase. Proposals remain valid for 120 calendar days from closing.