Construction - Phase IV, Second Street and East Nizhoni Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Re-Bid), Funded: New Mexico Department of Transportation TPF HW2LP60040 TPF HW2L600250 CNLP60006

The City of Gallup, located in McKinley County, New Mexico, is seeking a construction contractor for Phase IV of the Second Street and East Nizhoni Boulevard Intersection Improvements project, funded by the New Mexico Department of Transportation through multiple grant codes (TPF HW2LP60040, TPF HW2L600250, CNLP60006). The project aims to enhance vehicular and pedestrian traffic infrastructure by installing ADA-compliant ramps and crossings, creating a northbound through lane on 2nd Street, and upgrading existing traffic control systems. Key deliverables include replacing an 8-inch AC and CI effluent line with a new 12-inch ductile iron line and an existing 8-inch cast iron waterline with a new 8-inch ductile iron waterline. Contractors must possess a current Construction Industries Division license and comply with public works statutes, including prevailing wage requirements. The Invitation to Bid (ITB #2026-ITB-006) was released on May 23, 2025, with questions due by June 9, 2025, and proposal submissions required by June 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm. The contract duration is set at 270 calendar days, with a pre-construction meeting to be held within 15 days of contract document receipt. A 5% bid bond payable to the City of Gallup is required, and the city reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Potential bidders must submit detailed documentation, including a list of subcontractors, proof of registration with the Labor and Industrial Division, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The project's estimated total cost is $2,881,646.73, broken down into $1,781,970.80 for road improvements, $338,387.50 for effluent improvements, and $314,487.50 for water improvements. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in roadway construction, utility line replacement, traffic signal installation, and ADA infrastructure improvements. The project requires compliance with multiple regulatory frameworks, including EPA stormwater discharge permits, prevailing wage requirements, and New Mexico Department of Transportation specifications. Insurance and indemnification requirements are stringent, with contractors needing to provide comprehensive liability coverage and hold harmless agreements. The City of Gallup will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, with an emphasis on technical competence and ability to meet the project's complex infrastructure upgrade objectives.