LEGAL NOTICE TO BIDDERS
INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS & Request for Proposal
Blue Mountain Christian University
Project Title: Admin Building HVAC Upgrade 2nd and 3rd floors
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Blue Mountain Christian
University (BMCU), at 201 W. Main Blue Mountain, MS 38610, until 12:00PM on
January 23rd, 2026 for design/build HVAC proposals under State of Mississippi
Mechanical Prime Contract to include but not limited to the follow scope of work:
HVAC Upgrades provide and install mini split units for classrooms, offices, and hallways on 2nd
and 3rd floors of the admin building located at 201 W. Main Blue Mountain, MS.
• Install f variable refrigerant flow (VRF) heat recovery systems.
• All indoor fan coil units will be cassette type ceiling-mounted.
• Each room will have ceiling cassette for cooling comfort and individual room control.
• Provide and install all necessary electrical connections for indoor fan coil units (208V,
single-phase, 60Hz) and outdoor condensing units (208V, three-phase, 60Hz).
• Provide and install condensate drainage for each indoor fan coil unit.
• Provide and install an acoustical drop ceiling in the hallways. Ceiling will consist of 2' x
2' tiles with a 15/16" grid system and conceal all wiring and connections.
Additional Work:
• Provide and install new condensate piping from each unit run to nearest drain
• Provide and install new Electrical distribution for each new mini split unit
• Panel to be mounted on roof and run to each unit
• Provide Roof cut and patch for new penetrations required for refrigerant line sets and
electrical
• Provide Professional Mechanical Engineering services including design drawings
• Provide Professional Electrical Engineering services including design drawings
• Provide Structural Engineering services if required
• Provide necessary labor, miscellaneous material, permits, lifts, and startup to complete
installation
• All work to be performed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday
• Provide concrete pads for all outdoor condensing units.
• All classrooms will have independent, wired thermostats for individual temperature
control.
• Integrated remote control system for heating/cooling efficiency and cost control
• Quotes to include all start-ups and testing
• Provide a parts labor warranty on the entire system.
This project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds and is subject to all applicable federal,
state, and local procurement regulations.
Bid Submission:
• Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked:
“SEALED BID – Admin Building HVAC Upgrade 2nd and 3rd floors”
• Bids must be sealed and delivered to:
Attn: Polly Hall – Chief Financial Officer
Blue Mountain Christian University
201 W. Main
Blue Mountain, MS 38610
• Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 12:00PM on January 23rd, 2025 at the
address above.
Federal Requirements:
This project is subject to the following federal requirements:
• 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• Davis-Bacon Act: Contractors must pay prevailing wages as determined by the U.S.
Department of Labor.
• Contract Provisions: All contracts must include the applicable provisions from
Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200.
• Debarment and Suspension: Bidders must not be listed on the federal debarment list
(www.sam.gov).
• Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE): Affirmative steps
taken to ensure participation per 2 CFR § 200.321.
Bid Requirements:
• The Blue Mountain Christian University reserves the right to reject any or all bids for
sound, documented reasons and to waive informalities.
Work must be completed by June 30, 2026.
For questions and appointments to review worksite, contact:
Polly Hall – Chief Financial Office
662-685-4771 Ext 186
phall@bmc.edu