Barricade Rental & Traffic Control Services

The City of Rio Rancho Water Utility System Division is soliciting bids for Barricade Rental & Traffic Control Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-007-UT, targeting contractors capable of providing comprehensive traffic control equipment and services across three project groups: service leaks and main breaks, service line replacements, and water meter taps. The procurement requires contractors to deliver, set up, maintain, and remove barricades and traffic control devices with electronic work order capabilities, responding to standard mobilization requests within 24 hours and emergency requests within 1.5 hours. Required services include providing various traffic control equipment such as barricades (Type I, II, III), channelization barrels, traffic cones, flashing lights, signs, water-filled barriers, arrow boards, and portable message signs, along with traffic control personnel including technicians, supervisors, and certified flag persons. Bidders must submit pricing for daily, weekly, and monthly rental periods, with the ability to handle requests 24/7 electronically. The solicitation requires sealed bids to be submitted both physically and electronically via the City's Bonfire portal by January 28, 2026, at 10:00 AM MST, with questions due by January 13, 2026, and addenda to be released by January 16, 2026.

The contract includes several statutory preferences favoring Resident Businesses, Resident Contractors, Resident Veteran Businesses, and Resident Veteran Contractors, with additional local and area business preferences available. Bidders must be prequalified through the City's Purchasing Division and maintain service facilities in the Albuquerque Metro Area. A five percent bid bond is required, and the City reserves the right to award to multiple contractors as primary and secondary vendors. Contractors must obtain comprehensive general liability insurance of at least one million dollars per occurrence, including automobile liability coverage. The contract term is one year from the award date, with options to renew for three additional one-year terms. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed bid form suggests significant potential contract value, with pricing covering an extensive range of traffic control equipment and services. Notably, all materials must be new, manufactured within twelve months of bid opening, and accompanied by manufacturer warranties covering defects in quality and craftsmanship.