Installation of Rumble Strips on Roadway D-2

The contract, titled "Installation of Rumble Strips on Roadway D-2," issued by the New Mexico Department of Transportation under Solicitation Number 40-80500-24-17091, involves the installation of milled rumble strips along designated segments of US Highway 60 within New Mexico. The scope covers over 77 miles (approximately 405,000 linear feet) of roadway, with work comprising mobilization of milling equipment from the contractor’s in-state base, implementation of comprehensive traffic control measures (including shadow vehicles and temporary traffic control devices), execution of milling operations, and hauling and disposal of milled material within specified haul limits. The contract is structured with FOB destination terms and payment conditions set at Net 30, reflecting a fixed delivery location and standard payment cycle. The solicitation and bid opening occurred in mid-2024, with bid responses tabulated for evaluation, primarily centering on price quotations for defined line items including milling, traffic control, equipment rentals, and related services. Bid documents list RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., based in Albuquerque, NM, as a bidder and potentially the contractor, with terms reflecting delivery as required by bid documents and no formal specifications of packaging, marking, or preservation beyond standard handling. The evaluation process appears price-driven, consistent with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, though no formal evaluation criteria or weighting were detailed. The contract lacks explicit federal acquisition clauses, socioeconomic designations, or extensive special requirements, reflecting a standard state-level infrastructure procurement. Oversight and acceptance responsibility rest with the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s District Engineer or designee, who ensures compliance with installation specifications and conducts inspection upon delivery at the project sites. The absence of formal attachments, special contract clauses, or detailed proposal submission instructions signifies a straightforward procurement focused on achieving specified installation deliverables within the project’s operational framework.