Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

This is a Right-of-Way Public Easement Work Permit issued by the City of Gallup, New Mexico, authorizing work within municipal right-of-way corridors. The permit documentation establishes the framework for contractors to conduct well equipping activities at two Point of Diversions (PODs) locations along U.S. Highway 491 in McKinley County. The project involves the installation of deep well submersible pump assemblies, including 4" O.D. J-55 steel column piping, check valves, electric cable, stainless steel air lines, and associated appurtenances within existing 13 3/8" O.D. well casings at POD #8 (with pump assembly intake at 1,650 feet below surface) and POD #13 (with pump assembly intake at 2,465 feet below surface). Additional scope includes constructing a new wellhead and performing well disinfection at POD #13. The project deadline for questions is January 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm, with sealed bids due electronically via the City's eProcurement Portal on January 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm local time. Contract completion is required within 220 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

The Engineer's Estimate establishes a project subtotal of $504,000.00, comprising Lot 1 (POD #8) at $222,000.00 and Lot 2 (POD #13) at $282,000.00, with a total estimated construction amount of $599,098.50 after applying 8.0625% tax calculation and 10% construction management costs. Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, performance bond, and payment bond each at 100% of contract amount. All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed by the New Mexico Construction Industries Division and registered with the Labor and Industrial Division. The City grants preference to New Mexico Resident Contractors and Resident Veteran Contractors. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for project delays. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability with specified minimum coverage amounts. Subcontractors with work exceeding $5,000 must be listed in the bid proposal, while those exceeding $125,000 must be separately bonded.