New Mexico Highlands University is soliciting Proposals for Indefinite Quantity Construction Services for NMHU's main campus in Las Vegas, New Mexico. New Mexico Highlands University (hereinafter called "NMHU") is seeking responses (hereinafter called "Proposal") for the services as requested in this Request for Proposal Number 24-002, its attachments and subsequent addendums (hereinafter called "RFP"). You/your companies' (hereinafter called "Offeror") Proposal is to provide responses to all of the requirements set forth within the RFP. NMHU may accept Proposals, in whole or in part that most closely meets all the criteria described herein. NMHU reserves the right to make an award to multiple Offerors. NMHU also reserves the right to cancel this RFP in whole or in part at any time if it is in its best interests of the University and/or if the State appropriation for this project to the university does not transpire. An award will be based on several weighted criteria, as provided herein. Proposals may not be withdrawn from Offeror for ninety (90) calendar days after the actual date of the closing. The successful Offeror(s) (hereinafter called "Contractor") will enter into a binding agreement (hereinafter "Contract") with NMHU. Offeror may recommend changes, deletions or additions to the Contract, however NMHU will determine if they will be in its best interest to accept any of those recommendations. For definitions or clarifications to terms, refer to Section VII of this document SCOPE OF WORK: The following categories will be included in this RFP: A. Commercial General Construction licensed to perform in the State of New Mexico. a. Repairs and renovations to existing buildings and infrastructure b. Install and/or new structures c. Provide services normally performed by licensed contractor d. May include services listed in Section II B, C, D (below) B. Plumbing and Mechanical a. Plumbing and mechanical testing, repairs, maintenance, and upgrades to buildings m and infrastructure m b. Provide recommendations on corrective actions based on plumbing and mechanical m conditions c. Any other plumbing services licensed to perform in the State of New Mexico. C. Fencing a. Install, repair, design, maintenance, and installation of all types of fencing qualified m to perform in the State of New Mexico. D. Roofing a. Install, repair, design, maintenance, and installation of all types of roofing licensed m to perform in the State of New Mexico. E. Electrical a. Install, repair, design, maintenance, and installation of all categories of electrical m licensed to perform in the State of New Mexico. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS Offeror is to provide a performance and payment bond in the amount of 100% of the total cost for all projects exceeding $25,000 (twenty-five thousand dollars). The performance and payment bonds are to be pursuant to section 13-4-18 through 13-4-20 (NMSA 1978). Offeror may bill NMHU the total cost of the performance and payment bond, however may not add a markup to it. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE This Award shall be effective on the date the Contract is signed by duly authorized individuals from NMHU and Contractor. The Award will be for one (1) years from the effective date of the Contract. The Award can be renewed if such renewal is mutually agreed to and found to be in the best interest of NMHU. These renewals shall be in one (1) year increments and is not to exceed three (3) renewal years, not to exceed four (4) years including all renewals. Last Day to Submit Requests for Clarification 3:00 PM, July 28, 2023 Evaluations of Proposals Approximately (2) weeks, From Receipt of Proposals SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 1. NUMBER OF PROPOSALS Offeror is to submit four (4) complete copies of their Proposal when submitting through carrier service or in person. Offeror is to submit one (1) copy when submitting through vendorregistry.com 2. COSTS INCURRED Any cost incurred by the Offeror in preparation, delivery and presentation of any Proposal or material submitted in response to this RFP shall be borne solely by the Offeror. 3. INSTRUCTIONS A.) Instructions 1.) Proposals must be received in the NMHU main campus' Central Receiving Department office (800 National Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701) or electronically at vendorregistry.com by the due date and time as listed on page three (3) of this RFP. If a Proposal is late NMHU shall not accept it. Postmarked or estimated delivery dates issued by carriers will not be accepted as received by NMHU. 2.) All Proposals must be submitted in a SEALED envelope. Please write on the outer sealed envelope the following: "Sealed PROPOSAL #24-002 to be received by 3:00 PM on August 08, 2023." Failure to mark the sealed envelope may result in the Proposal being opened early or later and/or the Proposal may be declared non-responsive; 3.) NMHU is not responsible for Proposals lost during delivery regardless of means of delivery. Proposals may be accepted if received by NMHU staff and not delivered to the Purchasing Department office only when the error was made by NMHU staff. NMHU will make this determination. 4.) Faxed and emailed Proposals shall not be accepted.