Vietnam veterans memorial huey helicopter structural mount

The City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2025-07-006 for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Huey Helicopter Structural Mount project, seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive construction services for mounting a donated Huey helicopter at the Veterans Memorial Park and Museum. The procurement involves multiple technical tasks, including conducting a GEO Technical Study, performing minor repairs, painting the helicopter, adding wheels, repositioning propellers, and coordinating transportation from the city airport to the memorial site. Potential contractors must possess a New Mexico GB98 construction license and demonstrate at least 5 years of similar service experience. The project requires detailed documentation submission, including manufacturer warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and a list of subcontractors. Key procurement dates include two pre-proposal meetings on July 31, 2025, at 10:00 AM MDT, with locations at the City Airport and Veterans Memorial Park, a deadline for questions on August 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and bid submissions due by August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM MDT. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the best value to the City, with a preference for the lowest bid meeting all specifications.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide a performance bond prior to construction and maintain professional liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The project timeline anticipates construction during mid to late October 2025, with a preferred reveal celebration during the November 11, 2025 Veterans Day celebrations. The contract duration is approximately 100 days from the Notice to Proceed, with provisions for potential termination and comprehensive compliance requirements under New Mexico state law. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the technical documents suggest a complex project involving precise structural engineering, site preparation, and helicopter mounting, which would likely require significant technical expertise and financial investment. The project utilizes design plans originally developed by Lilley Engineering Inc. for the Las Cruces Memorial project, providing detailed technical specifications for the helicopter's structural mount. Interested contractors will need to carefully review the extensive technical documentation, including multiple engineering drawings detailing the helicopter's positioning, support structures, and mounting specifications.