Detox Waterline Replacement and Train Station Boiler Replacement-City of Gallup Facilities

The City of Gallup, New Mexico, located in San Juan County, is seeking licensed, qualified vendors for two distinct facility improvement projects through Invitation to Bid #2025-ITB-011. The first project involves a comprehensive waterline replacement at the Gallup Detoxification Center (Na' Nizhoozhi Center Inc) located at 2205 E. Boyd Avenue, which requires installing type L copper lines in the ceiling grids in strict accordance with the New Mexico Building Code. The second project entails replacing the boiler at the George Galanis Cultural Center (Gallup Train Station) situated at 201 E. Hwy 66. The bid was released on November 1, 2024, with a deadline for questions on November 8, 2024, and a final bid submission deadline of November 19, 2024, at 2:00 pm. Contractors must complete both projects within 90 days of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $150 per consecutive day beyond the completion timeline. Required documentation for bidders includes a Bidders Qualification Statement, Subcontractor Listing, Bid Bond, and Conflict of Interest Disclosure. Evaluation criteria will focus on contractor responsibility, past performance, and compliance with local and state regulations.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with various New Mexico regulations, including Construction Industries Licensing, Public Works Statutes, and prevailing wage requirements. The total estimated project cost is $200,000, with an estimated contract award date of December 20, 2024. Contractors are required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with specified minimum coverage amounts. The wage decision document provides detailed wage rates for various construction trade classifications effective January 1, 2024, including base rates, fringe rates, and apprenticeship rates for trades such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, and laborers. No federal funds are involved in the project, and it is not part of a larger construction plan. The City reserves the right to reject any bid and will evaluate proposals based on technical capabilities, compliance with specifications, and overall project understanding.