Fabric hangar/payload processing facility and hangar taxiway

The New Mexico Spaceport Authority is seeking bids for a comprehensive infrastructure development project at Spaceport America's Horizontal Launch Area (HLA), specifically involving the construction of a 156' x 156' premanufactured fabric hangar with associated site preparation, foundation installation, and utility connections. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) was posted on July 19, 2025, with proposals due on August 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm, and includes a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025. The project requires substantial completion within 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day for delays. Key deliverables include a concrete apron, hangar pad, asphalt parking lot, taxiway, and comprehensive infrastructure development covering utilities, drainage, fencing, gate systems, and airfield markings. Contractors must submit electronic bids through the eProNM system and provide a 5% bid bond, with technical specifications requiring detailed documentation, quality control plans, and compliance with national airport construction standards. The project encompasses multiple technical elements, including a 30,000-gallon fiberglass containment tank, septic systems, trench drains, water and sewer lines, and an automated security gate system.

The procurement offers potential preference for New Mexico Resident Contractors and Resident Veteran Contractors, with possible bid price adjustments to support local businesses. Bidders must be registered with the Department of Workforce Solutions and comply with prevailing wage rates, which are comprehensively detailed in the accompanying wage decision rates document covering more than 40 different trade classifications. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined, the project emphasizes local economic participation and technical capability. The estimated project cost exceeds $60,000, triggering specific state procurement requirements, and electrical, fire sprinkler, and mechanical systems are explicitly excluded from this contract and will be procured separately. The project is funded through a capital improvement initiative aimed at enhancing Spaceport America's revenue generation capabilities by creating leasable space and supporting operational objectives. Contractors will be required to demonstrate extensive technical expertise, with many specification sections mandating manufacturers have significant experience and third-party certifications in aerospace and airport infrastructure development.