ITB #2025-07-006 VIETNAME VETERANS MEMORIAL HUEY HELICOPTER STRUCTURAL MOUNT-PDF.pdf

The document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #2025-07-006) issued by the City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, for a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Huey Helicopter Structural Mount project. The city is seeking a contractor to provide construction services for mounting a donated Huey Helicopter at the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum. The project involves minor repairs and repositioning of the helicopter, with two pre-proposal meetings scheduled for July 31, 2025, at the City Airport and Veterans Memorial Park. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM on August 21, 2025, with a public bid opening on the same day at 2:15 PM. The project is expected to be completed within approximately one month, including permitting, mobilization, and submittal review, with final closure anticipated prior to the third month.

The contract will be awarded based on the best value to the city, with a focus on the lowest bid for cleaning, painting, and repairing the Huey helicopter prior to its final mounting. The contractor will be responsible for conducting a Geo Technical study, coordinating with the city, and providing a schedule of events for review. The project has specific insurance requirements, including professional liability insurance with coverage limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The city will pay the contractor in current funds based on a contract sum to be determined, with payment made according to an application for payment schedule. Additional requirements include submitting a list of subcontractors, providing manufacturer warranties, and complying with various state and federal regulations.