UTE lake state park rogers road drainage improvements

The New Mexico Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department's State Parks Division is seeking bids for the Ute Lake State Park Rogers Road Drainage Improvements project, a comprehensive infrastructure enhancement initiative. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a lump sum contract involving demolition, removal, and disposal of an existing culvert and roadway pavement, followed by grading, earthwork, and installation of a new culvert crossing with associated roadway paving. Bidders must be registered with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and hold a current New Mexico contractor's license with a minimum of two years of experience in similar construction work. The electronic bid submission is scheduled for March 13, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with a non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting set for February 26, 2025, at 10:00 am. Contractors are required to submit a comprehensive bid including a base bid and potential alternates, provide three professional references, and demonstrate comprehensive qualifications. A 5% bid security is mandatory, and the winning bidder must obtain a 100% performance and payment bond. The bid must include detailed pricing for specific line items such as clearing and grubbing, earthwork, and asphalt paving.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified contractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via a virtual bid opening conducted through Microsoft Teams, with strict adherence to state procurement regulations. The project includes provisions for subcontractor listing and resident business preferences, though no specific restrictions on organizational types are explicitly stated. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation. While a specific project budget is not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the culvert and roadway improvement project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. Contractors should note that state gross receipts and local option taxes are to be added separately to the final contracted amount, not included in the initial bid price. The project represents a critical infrastructure improvement for the Ute Lake State Park, focusing on enhancing drainage and road conditions through a comprehensive engineering and construction approach.