Opportunity
Nevada Ionwave #ITB 9139
Mackay Science HTHW equipment replacement and related construction
Posted
October 15, 2026
Respond By
November 19, 2026
Identifier
ITB 9139
NAICS
238220, 238210, 236220
BCN Purchasing for the University of Nevada, Reno is seeking construction services to replace heating-system equipment in the Mackay Science building. - Government buyer: BCN Purchasing, University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), Washoe County, Nevada. - Scope: Replace the high-temperature hot water (HTHW) heat exchanger, control valves, pumps, piping, and associated equipment; modify electrical and control systems and concrete equipment pads as needed. - Products and quantities: One heat exchanger, control valves, pumps, and associated piping/equipment; quantities and part numbers are not specified. - OEMs and vendors: No equipment OEMs, manufacturers, or product brands are identified. The named buyer organizations are BCN Purchasing and UNR. - Notable requirements: Prevailing-wage construction; qualified welders are required for work on the HTHW distribution system. Work is intended to be scheduled outside the heating season, preferably during summer. - Estimated project value: $274,000–$374,000.
Description
The University of Nevada, Reno is soliciting bids to replace the HTHW heat exchanger, control valves, pumps, and associated piping and equipment in Mackay Science. Work includes modifications to existing electrical and control systems and concrete equipment pads. This is a prevailing wage project with an estimated cost range of $274,000–$374,000; qualified welders are required for welding operations. Bids must be submitted electronically through the website/NGEM by November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.