Gallup_Municipal_ROW-Public_Easement_Work_Permit.pdf

This is a Public Right-of-Way and Easement Work Permit issued by the City of Gallup, New Mexico, authorizing work activities within municipal right-of-way and easement areas. The permit document establishes the procedural framework and requirements for contractors undertaking infrastructure work at Gallup Municipal Airport, specifically related to the installation of the Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS-III P/T). The permit governs site access, work coordination, and compliance with municipal regulations for the installation project, which includes placement of a 30-foot tilt tower with foundation, sensor pads, electrical infrastructure with underground conduit and cable runs, and grounding systems. The contractor must complete all work within thirty (30) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,900 assessed per calendar day for schedule delays. Bid proposals are due electronically by March 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM through the City's eProcurement Portal, with questions accepted until March 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

The permit establishes contractual and financial obligations including submission of a bid bond or certified check equal to five percent of the total bid amount, with separate Performance and Payment Bonds each at one hundred percent of the contract amount required within fifteen days of award. The project is subject to federal Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements and state prevailing wage standards administered by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, Labor Relations Division. The procurement includes a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 4.05 percent and requires compliance with Buy American Preference and Civil Rights Title VI Assurance. Contractors must maintain current liability insurance throughout project execution and hold licensure from the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, with registration for public works projects exceeding $60,000. Project value is estimated in the range of several hundred thousand dollars to over one million dollars based on the scope, schedule, and bonding requirements.