Piedra Loop Electric Replacement Project

The Incorporated County of Los Alamos issued Invitation for Bids (IFB26-25) for the Piedra Loop Primary Electric Replacement Project, a public works construction project involving the installation of conduit for primary electric and fiber infrastructure along approximately 6,100 linear feet of Piedra Loop and adjacent side streets (La Rosa Court, Agila, and Mariposa Court) in Los Alamos County, New Mexico. The scope of work includes installation of 4-inch schedule 40 PVC pipe conduit with rigid galvanized elbows, junction boxes, flush mount pedestals, and a riser at power pole #7076 for both electric and fiber service, beginning at the intersection of Piedra Drive and Piedra Loop and proceeding southeast. The contractor must coordinate with the utility company to provide access to existing transformers where the electric conduit will enter and exit, and all work must comply with project specifications regarding trenching, material bedding, and coordinate system labeling. Bidders must possess current New Mexico Contractor's License registration with appropriate classifications for electrical work, a Los Alamos County Business License, and a Federal Tax I.D. Number. Required qualifications include submission of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Public Regulation Commission for incorporated entities, proof of non-debarment status, campaign contribution disclosures, and authorization for verification of submitted information. The bid submission deadline is March 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST through the County's Bonfire procurement portal, with a non-mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for March 11, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT. The anticipated bid award date is May 5, 2026, with a notice to proceed by June 2, 2026, substantial completion required by September 4, 2026, and final completion by October 12, 2026; liquidated damages of $1,000 per day apply for delays beyond scheduled milestones. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on accurate submission of required response documents and cost.

The procurement includes multiple preference categories available to qualifying bidders, including Local (Los Alamos) Business Preference for companies incorporated in New Mexico with principal offices in Los Alamos County, New Mexico Resident Business Preference, Native American Resident Business Preference with annual gross revenues up to $6,000,000, Resident Veteran Business Preference with annual gross revenues up to $6,000,000, and Native American Resident Veteran Business Preference with annual gross revenues up to $6,000,000. Bidders claiming preference status must submit valid state-issued preference certificates with their proposals and provide a current valid Los Alamos County Business License demonstrating that their principal office and place of business are located within the county. The County requires submission of a subcontractor list identifying all subcontractors performing work valued in excess of $5,000.00, including second and third-tier subcontractors, with company names, license numbers, and applicable classifications; no modifications to subcontractor lists are permitted without prior written County approval, and all work must comply with the Subcontractor's Fair Practices Act. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid security via cash, certified check, or bid bond, and following award, performance and labor-material bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price are required. Insurance requirements include comprehensive general liability coverage of $2,000,000 aggregate, worker's compensation, and property/all-risk coverage. The County will pay applicable New Mexico gross receipts taxes separately from the bid amount and will reimburse reasonable wage rates established by the New Mexico Public Works Minimum Wage Act; the specific contract value has not been disclosed in the solicitation documents.