Federal Wage Rates Summary

This is a Federal Wage Rates document supporting a waterline infrastructure project solicitation issued by the City of Gallup, New Mexico in partnership with the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) under grant 08-79-05634. The project involves the installation of approximately 2,395 linear feet of 12-inch CL350 ductile iron pipe on Carbon Coal Road and 535 linear feet of 8-inch CL350 ductile iron pipe on Industrial Park Road, including associated components such as gate valves, air release valves, fire hydrant assemblies, and fittings. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically via the City's OpenGov procurement portal by 2:00 pm local time on January 5, 2026, with questions due by December 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm. The selected contractor must commence work within the timeframe specified in the Notice to Proceed and complete the entire project within 90 calendar days, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for non-compliance. A bid bond equal to five percent of the bid sum and performance and payment bonds each in 100 percent of the contract amount are required.

The Engineer's Estimate establishes the total project cost at $834,458.63, including New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax at 8.0625%. The project is funded by the US Department of Commerce EDA grant. All contractors and subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements per the Public Works Minimum Wage Act and register with the New Mexico Labor and Industrial Division. The procurement offers preferences to New Mexico resident contractors and New Mexico resident veteran contractors certified by the State Department of Taxation and Revenue. Subcontractors exceeding $5,000 must be listed with the bid, and those exceeding $125,000 must furnish separate performance bonds. The contractor assumes responsibility for traffic control, storm water pollution prevention, construction staking, independent testing, insurance coverage, and waste disposal, with a one-year performance and materials warranty period following substantial completion.