New_Sunshine_Substation_Transmission_Line_115kV.kmz

This file is a Keyhole Markup Language (KMZ) geospatial data file associated with the City of Gallup, New Mexico's solicitation for construction of a 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line serving the New Sunshine Substation. The project encompasses installation of two new transmission tap structures, modification or replacement of existing transmission structures, installation of 954 kcmil ACSR "Cardinal" and 477 kcmil ACSR "Hawk" conductors, shield wire, insulators, hardware, switches, and all associated components, along with stringing, sagging, tensioning, and dead-ending of conductors in accordance with approved plans and applicable codes. Qualified contractors must submit sealed bids electronically via the City's OpenGov procurement portal by March 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by February 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The contract award date is anticipated as April 1, 2026, and the contract term is twenty-one (21) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with estimated work commencement contingent upon material delivery in July 2026.

Bids must be submitted as a single lump-sum base bid with all labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals included, with an estimated project cost of $673,000.00. The City will make award to the lowest responsible bidder submitting a responsive bid. Bidders must provide a five percent (5%) bid bond and, upon award, furnish a Performance Bond and Payment Bond each in 100% of the contract amount, along with Comprehensive General Liability Insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act or the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act, whichever provides greater compensation, with McKinley County rates including Lineman at $51.71 base/$21.43 fringe and Journeyman Transmission Technician at $47.58 base/$20.40 fringe. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,008 per calendar day for failure to meet the completion deadline, and a one-year warranty on all labor, materials, and workmanship is required. Bidders claiming New Mexico Resident Contractor or Resident Veteran Contractor preference must provide appropriate certification, and contractors must register with the New Mexico Labor and Industrial Division for contracts exceeding $60,000.