East Jemez CIPP Project

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos, Department of Public Utilities, has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB26-58) for the East Jemez Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) Project, a public works infrastructure rehabilitation contract. The project scope includes cleaning six conduits of debris, cleaning and water sealing a vault at the base of the canyon, encasing six conduits with CIPP to seal asbestos-containing material, and filtering and trucking flushing water approximately one-half mile to a storm drain at the corner of West and Fairway Drive. Bidders must possess a valid New Mexico Contractor's License with appropriate classifications and proof of registration with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. The evaluation criteria for bid selection emphasize accurate submission of all required bid response documents and cost, with award to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference was held on May 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time in the DPU Conference Room at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, with bids due by 2:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on May 28, 2026, through the County's electronic procurement portal powered by Bonfire. The project schedule includes award on June 10, 2026, a pre-construction meeting on June 12, 2026, notice to proceed on June 15, 2026, substantial completion by September 30, 2026, and final completion by October 9, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for failure to meet milestone and completion dates.

Bidders may request preference qualifications including Local (Los Alamos) Business preference, Resident (New Mexico) Business preference, Native American Resident Business with annual gross revenues up to six million dollars, Native American Resident Veteran Business with revenues up to six million dollars, or Resident Veteran Business with revenues up to six million dollars, provided they submit valid preference certificates issued by the State of New Mexico and, for local preference, a current valid Los Alamos County Business License while maintaining their principal office and place of business within Los Alamos County. Bidders must comply with the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act and New Mexico Subcontractors Fair Practice Act, with all subcontractors performing work in excess of $5,000 requiring identification and approval on the submitted list of subcontractors, which cannot be modified without prior written approval from the County. Bid security of five percent of the bid amount was required through cash, certified checks, or bid bonds, and performance and labor and materials payment bonds equal to one hundred percent of the total contract amount were required after notice of award. The solicitation documents require submission of multiple forms and certifications, including proof of New Mexico Contractor's License, campaign contribution disclosures, debarment certifications, and authorization for verification of information. No grant funding was anticipated for this project, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation materials, with contract value determined by responsive bids received.