Paving Services

Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) in New Mexico is seeking a comprehensive paving services contract (ITB-2026-12JK) for pavement sealing, asphalt paving, base preparation, minor elevation adjustments, land clearing, and earth moving services. The procurement is an indefinite quantity, multi-term agreement with an initial contract period from award through June 30, 2026, with options to renew for three additional one-year periods. Bidders must comply with New Mexico Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction (2019 edition) and hold valid New Mexico Construction Industries Division licenses. The bid closing date is January 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time, with electronic submissions required through the Bonfire eBidding portal. Evaluation criteria include past performance references, compliance with specifications, and the ability to meet technical requirements across nine service line items ranging from base course installation to pavement milling and earth moving services.

The contract does not appear to have specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though it does apply domestic preference for products produced in the United States. Contractors must provide a minimum of three references demonstrating similar work completed within the last five years and obtain necessary permits, including City of Gallup Business Licenses. Performance requirements include a one-year written guarantee on workmanship and materials, with 100 percent Performance Bonds and Payment and Material Bonds required for projects exceeding $25,000. The total contract value may not exceed $12,500,000 over three years, with individual purchase limits of $4,000,000. Federal wage determination rules apply to projects over $2,000, and prevailing wage rates are mandatory for projects costing $60,000 or more. Contractors must provide Certificates of Insurance naming GMCS as an additional insured and comply with detailed lobbying disclosure and certification requirements for federally funded projects.