OTAG Water Heater Replacement

The State of Nevada, Office of the Military is requesting bids for water heater replacement at the Nevada Army National Guard facility at 2460 Fairview Drive, Carson City, under NRS 338 public works requirements, with bids due November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via virtual submission through NevadaEPro.com. Questions must be submitted by November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with official responses and any addenda posted on or about November 17, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. on-site, with attendance strongly encouraged but not mandatory.

The scope includes demolition and replacement of the existing water heating system with a new high-efficiency, gas-fired, tankless domestic water heater skid; installation of a new soft water storage tank; relocation of an existing water softener; and associated mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and control system modifications throughout the facility. All materials must be new and UL-labeled where available, meeting ASME, ASPE, ANSI, and IEEE standards. The contractor must survey existing conditions prior to bidding with no allowance for claims based on conditions discovered during work. A one-year warranty covering labor and materials and manufacturer guarantees for all equipment are required.

The estimated construction cost for the base bid is $175,000. Contract time is 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $300 per excess calendar day. Bids exceeding $100,000 require 5% bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond.

All bidders must be qualified with the Nevada State Controller's Office, maintain an active vendor profile on NevadaEPro, hold a valid Nevada State Contractors Board license, and comply with prevailing wage requirements under NRS Chapter 338. The Northern Nevada Rural Region prevailing wage determination effective October 13, 2026 through September 30, 2027 applies. Bidders must submit a 5% subcontractor list with their bid; the three lowest bidders must submit a 1% subcontractor list within two hours of opening. Etchemendy Engineering Inc. is the design consultant.