Call 002 1102070

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is soliciting bids for construction project Control Number 1102070, located in Hidalgo County (District 1) along I-10 from milepost 22.000 to 26.000. The scope of work involves roadway reconstruction, bridge replacement, and the installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including fiber optic cabling and dynamic message signs. Technical requirements include the replacement of Bridge No. 7301 over I-10 using shallow spread footings, as detailed in the final geotechnical foundation design report. The project also involves significant earthwork, with detailed cut and fill calculations for the I-10 eastbound and westbound ramps and the business loop. The contract specifies a performance period of 265 working days, with a bid submission deadline of October 16, 2026, via the Bid Express portal. Awardees must comply with the 2019 NMDOT Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction, Buy America requirements, and federal labor standards, including the Davis-Bacon Act. Key contractual obligations include a requirement for the contractor to perform at least 40 percent of the work with its own organization and the submission of a comprehensive communication plan for removal operations. Quality control is strictly enforced through AISC certifications for fabricated members and specific laboratory testing standards for paving and base course materials.