Unser Boulevard Widening Phase IIB Construction Oversight and Office Services

The City of Rio Rancho, located in Sandoval County, New Mexico, is soliciting competitive proposals for Construction Oversight and Office Services for the Unser Boulevard Widening Phase IIB project through Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-002-PW. The project involves comprehensive construction oversight for widening Unser Boulevard from Cherry Road NE to Paseo Del Volcan NE, which includes multiple infrastructure components such as milling, paving, striping, ADA facilities, lighting, ITS infrastructure, signage, utility infrastructure, storm drainage, water lines, sewer, and landscaping. The selected consultant will be responsible for five primary tasks: Project Setup, Utility Relocation Oversight, Project Observations, Project Management, and Project Audits, with specific deliverables including daily full-time construction observations, weekly progress meetings, quality control testing, submittal reviews, and project closeout activities. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST, with evaluation criteria totaling 160 points, including 110 points for technical requirements and potential additional points for oral presentations. Evaluation factors will assess project understanding, work plan, experience and qualifications, and overall proposal quality.

The City encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), small/minority businesses, women-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms, emphasizing non-discrimination in the procurement process. Contractors must comply with federal contract provisions, including Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act, and various other regulatory requirements outlined in 2 CFR Part 200. Insurance requirements mandate professional liability and commercial general liability policies with $1 million per claim and $2 million in aggregate coverage. The project is partially funded by the Federal Highway Administration through the New Mexico Department of Transportation, with a planned project duration of 550 days. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive scope and federal involvement suggest a significant contract opportunity. Potential contractors must be prepared to submit detailed documentation, including a Letter of Transmittal, Project Understanding/Approach, Experience and Qualifications, Estimated Man-Hour Proposal, and Proposed Project Schedule, with strict adherence to the City's development manual and quality control guidelines.