NMSU Agriculture Science Centers Renovation

The contract is for the renovation of the NMSU Agriculture Science Centers, which includes multiple locations such as Tucumcari, Clayton, Farmington, Alcalde, and Artesia. The scope of work includes various tasks such as connecting sites to city water systems, installing new irrigation lines, replacing boilers, renovating restrooms, and demolishing existing greenhouses. The contract was awarded to ESA Construction, Inc. with a total bid of $2,107,966.00. The contract duration is 120 calendar days from the notice to proceed, and the contractor is required to provide a 5% bid bond and comply with various laws and regulations, including the New Mexico Public Works Apprenticeship and Training Act and the Workers' Compensation Act. • The contract includes multiple bid lots and alternates, such as Bid Lot #1 for connecting the Tucumcari site to the city water system, Bid Lot #2 for boiler replacement at the Clayton Feed Mill Building, and Bid Lot #3 for demolition of the existing greenhouse and new addition of a pre-manufactured greenhouse at the Farmington site. • The contractor is required to provide a subcontractor list and ensure that all subcontractors comply with the Subcontractors Fair Practice Act. • The contract includes a liquidated damages clause, which states that the contractor will be liable for $500.00 per day for late completion of the project. • The contractor is required to comply with all applicable state laws, ordinances, and rules and regulations of authorities having jurisdiction over the construction of the project. • The contract includes a standard form of agreement, which will be used in the award of this invitation to bid.