Nicklaus Drive ADA Ramp Remediation Project

The City of Rio Rancho, New Mexico is soliciting sealed bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-011-PW for the Nicklaus Drive ADA Ramp Remediation Project (Project PW2674), a public works construction contract valued at approximately $145,000. The project scope involves the removal of existing ADA-deficient curb ramps and construction of eight new parallel directional and diagonal parallel curb ramps along Nicklaus Drive from Lakeview Way to Panorama Heights Drive, including replacement of affected portions of valley gutter and all ramp reconstruction to meet current ADA requirements as specified in NMDOT ADA Pedestrian Standard Details. Key deliverables include submission of a baseline schedule utilizing critical path method, traffic control plan, quality control and quality assurance documentation, material testing reports, construction staking and as-built survey documentation, and comprehensive project closeout documentation including proof of insurance, lien releases, wage affidavits, and certification of completion. Required qualifications include current prequalification status with NMDOT, current New Mexico contractor license, current vendor registration with the City of Rio Rancho's Purchasing Office, and compliance with the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act. The critical timeline includes a question deadline of April 3, 2026, an addendum deadline of April 10, 2026, and a sealed bid submission deadline of 2:00 PM MST on April 23, 2026, with bids to be submitted to the City Clerk's Office and electronically through the City's Bonfire portal; substantial completion is required within thirty consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsive bid from a responsible bidder and reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

All contractors and subcontractors must comply with New Mexico's prevailing wage requirements, with all workers classified under the approved wage decision dated March 11, 2026, and contractors must register with the Public Works and Apprenticeship Application (PWAA) website prior to bidding. The contract is subject to the Subcontractors Fair Practices Act, requiring listing of all subcontractors whose work exceeds $5,000 or 0.5% of the engineer's estimate at bid submission, with general contractors required to submit a complete subcontractor list and statements of intent to pay prevailing wages within three days of award. Bidders must provide a bid guaranty of at least five percent of the total bid amount, and the awarded contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for failure to meet the completion date, and the contract is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws including affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions, worker safety standards, and environmental protection requirements. The estimated contract award date is May 30, 2026, and all bids must include New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax as a separate line item. The project is funded through the City's Governing Body appropriations with no federal funding involvement.