Call 003 5101520

Solicitation 5101520 is a project issued by the New Mexico Department of Transportation for bridge replacement and roadway reconstruction on US 84 in Rio Arriba County, specifically covering 0.411 miles from milepost 225.082 to 225.493. The scope of work includes the fabrication and erection of specialized structural steel bridge components, the installation of a contractor-furnished reusable temporary bridge, and the implementation of Intelligent Transportation Systems. Technical requirements involve adherence to AASHTO/NSBA steel fabrication and erection guides, the 2019 NMDOT Standard Specifications, and the establishment of two field laboratories. Geotechnical findings from Terracon provide specific design recommendations for drilled shafts and shallow spread footings to support the replacement of Bridge No. 6244. Bids are due by October 16, 2026, via Bid Express, and must include an Affidavit of Bidder, DWS registration for bids over 60,000 dollars, and a Reusable Temporary Bridge Erection Form. To be considered responsive, bidders must comply with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise goals using forms A-585 and A-644 or provide documented good faith efforts. The contract features a 60-day ramp-up period before the official contract time commences. Administration is managed through AASHTOWare Project Construction for electronic payment and change orders. Compliance mandates include the Davis-Bacon Act, Buy America requirements, and OSHA excavation safety standards, with quality control for steel structures requiring a Certified Weld Inspector.