Polvadera Fire Station

Socorro County, New Mexico is seeking a contractor for the Polvadera Fire Station Project (ITB 2018-05-407), a comprehensive construction initiative to develop a new 5,000 square foot fire station facility. The project encompasses a mixed-use occupancy (B and S1) with type V-B non-sprinkled construction, requiring extensive site work including earthwork, site utilities, site paving, and concrete foundations. Specific deliverables include erecting a pre-engineered metal building structure, installing thermal insulation, hollow metal windows and doors, an aluminum storefront entry door, light gage framing, interior finishes, plumbing and mechanical systems, electrical systems, and telecommunications infrastructure. The bid was originally posted on October 18, 2018, with a bid submission deadline of November 7, 2018, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for October 30, 2018. Contractors were required to submit a 5% bid security, with project timelines specified as 120 calendar days for the initial construction phase and 180 calendar days for total project completion. Liquidated damages are set at $300 per consecutive calendar day for project delays, and the contract will be awarded through a single prime contract with Socorro County reserving the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement opportunity includes specific preference considerations for New Mexico Veterans and in-state contractors, as well as a local preference ordinance (Socorro County Local Option Procurement Preference Ordinance 2013-003). Utilities for the project will be provided by Socorro Electric Cooperative and Polvadera MDWCA, with building materials to be inventoried by Socorro County prior to construction. The project requires contractors to comply with New Mexico state regulations, including public works minimum wage requirements and contractor registration provisions. While no specific budget range was disclosed, the project involves substantial infrastructure development with owner-provided components such as residential appliances and kitchen equipment to be coordinated during the shop drawing phase. Contractors were advised to reference the Geotech Report for soil fill specifications, and no incumbent vendor was identified. The project appears to be funded directly by Socorro County, with the county maintaining significant oversight and involvement in material selection and project management.