NM BR AAO EL vado heron & EL vado road rehab

The Federal Highway Administration, through the Department of Transportation, is procuring road and parking lot rehabilitation services for El Vado and Heron Lake State Parks in New Mexico. The project involves full depth reclamation of 5.23 miles of asphalt roadway, parking lot improvements, sidewalk installation, curb removal, drainage improvements, and pavement markings across two state parks. Key contract requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), compliance with federal acquisition regulations and highway specifications, and adherence to detailed technical specifications outlined in the plans and specifications documents. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder conforming to all solicitation requirements, with bids evaluated based on line-item pricing for Schedule A (base scope) and Option X (additional scope). The original bid deadline was December 12, 2025, with questions answered through early December 2025, and the anticipated Notice to Proceed date is January 26, 2026.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation with no incumbent contractor identified. The project involves approximately 78,000 square yards of full depth reclamation with cement, 13,000 tons of asphalt concrete pavement, 33 miles of pavement markings, and numerous other work items across both state parks. Bid responses ranged from approximately $5.5 million to $11.4 million for the base Schedule A work, with the Engineer's Estimate at $3.9 million for Schedule A and $2.1 million for Option X. The project is located in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico, with work to be performed at El Vado State Park and Heron Lake State Park, situated in Rio Arriba County. The anticipated contract duration spans the construction period following the January 2026 Notice to Proceed, with eight contractors ultimately submitting competitive bids for award consideration.