24-C12 fabric hangar/payload facility – 25-C05 horizontal launch area south hangar taxiway

The New Mexico State Purchasing Division and New Mexico Spaceport Authority are seeking bids for a comprehensive construction project involving a fabric hangar and payload facility located in San Juan County. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for constructing a 156'x156' fabric hangar with R-8-10 insulation, including associated infrastructure such as hangar doors, personnel doors, modular office and restroom units, elevated decking, utility connections, paving, drainage systems, and water lines. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM MDT at the New Mexico Spaceport Authority, with electronic bid submissions required through eProNM by February 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The project requires substantial completion within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder based on the total base bid amount plus accepted alternates. Evaluation will consider compliance with bid specifications, including fixed allowances totaling $145,000 for utility relocation, owner's allowance, and testing.

The procurement includes New Mexico resident contractor preferences, offering a 5% preference for resident contractors and a 10% preference for resident veterans with annual revenues under $3 million. Bidders must provide a 5% bid security and be prepared to furnish 100% performance and payment bonds if awarded the contract. The project includes fixed costs for mobilization ($162,500) and demobilization ($51,500), with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for late completion. The bid documents indicate the project encompasses extensive site work, including approximately 12,820 cubic yards of unclassified excavation, 32,730 square yards of subgrade preparation, and significant concrete and asphalt paving materials. While a specific total bid amount is not populated in the documents, the comprehensive scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment aimed at expanding the New Mexico Spaceport Authority's launch and payload capabilities. The procurement appears open to qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in complex construction projects involving aerospace and transportation infrastructure.