25R0010_SOW_RGGVC_DRAFT_1.pdf

This is a Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for Design Build Services for the Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center (RGGVC) Improvements project, located at 2873 NM-68 in Taos, New Mexico. The project is being managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Taos Field Office and involves comprehensive renovations to the existing 2,707 square foot building that currently supports the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and receives over 100,000 visits per year.

The SOW outlines detailed requirements for a Design-Build Contractor to perform architectural, engineering, and construction services, including demolition and removal of existing site elements, installation of new building systems, and site improvements. Key renovation tasks include converting existing changing rooms, replacing exterior trim, installing new roofing, upgrading mechanical and electrical systems, improving plumbing fixtures, enhancing landscaping, and installing new infrastructure. The project emphasizes sustainability, quality control, and compliance with federal building standards. The draft document specifies a comprehensive design and construction timeline, with various milestone submissions and review periods, and is marked as a draft dated 14 March 2025.