East Mesa Water Reclamation Facility UV Replacement

The City of Las Cruces Utilities is soliciting bids for the replacement of the existing vertical lamp open channel ultraviolet disinfection system at the East Mesa Water Reclamation Facility with a new 2.7 MGD slanted lamp UV disinfection system designed for effluent treatment used in irrigation reuse. The project includes the complete removal and salvage of the existing system, concrete channel modifications to increase wall height with integrated cable troughs, adjustment of finger weirs, installation of an 8x8 foot air-conditioned FRP enclosure for power and control systems, replacement of approximately 20 square yards of asphalt pavement, and all necessary site work and equipment integration. The bid requires strict compliance with the City of Las Cruces General Conditions, Technical Manual, Utility Standards, and other referenced specifications, alongside detailed shop drawings, field verification of dimensions, and coordination with the engineering team and equipment supplier. All materials, especially FRP components and metal fabrications, must be handled, stored, and labeled according to specific protective standards, and electrical conductors must bear engraved, 1/4-inch minimum height markings. The system must meet technical requirements including quartz sleeve transmissivity certification at 253.7 nm and compliance with American Iron and Steel provisions. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by 4:00 PM on June 30, 2026, using only unaltered City bid forms signed by an authorized representative, with full manufacturer brand and model identification, brochures, and specifications provided for all equipment. Direct contact with City officials outside of the Purchasing Section is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond, performance bond, and labor and material payment bond, along with proof of $1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate commercial general liability insurance naming the City as additional insured, with coverage that is primary, non-contributory, on an occurrence form, and waives subrogation. Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act is mandatory, requiring submission of Form C3 and adherence to prevailing wage rules, including payroll certifications and final Davis-Bacon certification at closeout. Contractors must not be listed on the SAM Excluded Parties List and must provide certifications for non-segregated facilities and debarment status. The award will be made to the lowest responsive bid based on unit, grouped, or lump sum pricing, with a 5% preference applied to bids using goods with at least 25% recycled content, capped at a