Inspection Facility Upgrade, WIM Station Relocation, and NHP Enforcement Improvements

The Nevada Department of Transportation is requesting bids for Contract No. 4569, an infrastructure upgrade project on Interstate 80 West in Elko County near Osino (mile post 33.969 to 38.008), with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time via the MasterWorks Electronic Bidding System. The project is federally funded through the Federal Highway Administration and subject to Buy America provisions under the 1982 Surface Transportation Assistance Act; prevailing wage requirements apply at rates effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026 for the Northern Nevada Rural Region.

The scope includes upgrading an inspection facility with cameras, data readers, and a commercial static scale; establishing violation vehicle parking; and relocating a weigh-in-motion station to enhance Nevada Highway Patrol enforcement capabilities. Installation, maintenance, and repair of security systems, alarm devices, control panels, sensors, and video cameras following electrical and building plans is required, with system demonstration and testing included.

The Engineer's Estimate is R25, with a cost range of $4.6 million to $5.5 million. Contractors and subcontractors must hold valid Nevada licenses under NRS Chapter 624, maintain current prequalification status per NRS Chapter 408, and comply with federal, state, county, and local requirements including civil rights provisions, non-discrimination statutes, apprenticeship utilization requirements, Clean Water Act sections 401 and 404, and Nevada air quality regulations. The successful bidder enters into a standard NDOT contract form within 20 days of award.

All bids must be accompanied by a proposal guaranty (bid bond or equivalent) equal to 5% of the total bid amount, payable as cash, certified check, or electronic bond through Surety 2000 or SurePath. The contract incorporates FHWA Standards Specifications (2014 Edition), Standard Plans (2022), and a Qualified Products List dated June 10, 2026. Pre-construction questions must be submitted in writing at least 10 days prior to bid opening. Bid protests follow exclusive procedures with potential security bond requirements up to 25% of bid value or $250,000, whichever is less.