Anton chico water and wastewater improvements.

The New Mexico State Purchasing Division (GSD) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Anton Chico Water and Wastewater Improvements project, involving the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District 4, located in Guadalupe County. This comprehensive infrastructure project focuses on upgrading water and wastewater systems at two rest areas near Santa Rosa, New Mexico. The procurement requires contractors to install sewer lines, septic tanks, leach fields, water distribution lines, water storage tanks, booster pumps, chlorine disinfection equipment, nitrate treatment systems, well building expansions, and associated electrical and control systems. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 16, 2025, at the Eastbound Anton Chico Rest Area, with the final bid due on April 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The bid is structured as a unit price contract with 71 separate bid items covering both eastbound and westbound rest area improvements, and bidders must submit electronically through the eProNM system with a mandatory 5% bid security.

Bidders must be registered with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions for projects exceeding $60,000 and will be required to provide a subcontractor listing form. The project mandates 100% performance and payment bonds, and contractors must comply with prevailing wage rates. Potential New Mexico/Native American Resident Preferences may be applicable, though there are restrictions on applying multiple preferences. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the infrastructure improvements suggests a substantial project value. The procurement appears to be funded through state sources, with potential considerations for federal fund involvement. Contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in municipal infrastructure development, specifically in water and wastewater system installations, and have the technical capability to manage complex multi-component engineering projects in rural rest area environments.