Tabernacle HVAC Replacement

The City of Rexburg awarded the Tabernacle HVAC Replacement project (Project No. BLD‑01‑25) to DR Heating & Plumbing. The contract covers complete removal of an existing HVAC system at the historic Tabernacle Civic Center and installation of a new, code‑compliant heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning system, including associated electrical upgrades, natural‑gas piping, and an optional plumbing alternate. The work must be finished by September 1 2026, with liquidated damages of $500 per day for delays, and requires performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price. The procurement was open competition, with a mandatory pre‑bid meeting on November 12 2025 and a final bid deadline of November 25 2025. • Scope: Full HVAC replacement (equipment, ductwork, controls), electrical service upgrade to 600 A, gas‑piping, and optional plumbing work. • Funding: Primarily City funds with a portion from Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), imposing HUD Section 3 and prevailing‑wage requirements. • Schedule: Existing system must remain operational until March 13 2026; new system must be operational no later than September 1 2026. • Procurement: Open competition, award to the lowest responsive bidder (DR Heating & Plumbing) at a base bid of approximately $730 k plus a $94 k plumbing alternate.