Abajo Lift Station and Sewer Line Project

The County of Santa Fe is seeking a qualified contractor to design‑build and construct a new wastewater lift station and approximately one mile of 12‑inch HDPE pressurised sewer forcemain, including two highway jack‑and‑bore crossings, associated valve stations, clean‑outs, pavement work, and site improvements. The contract is a lump‑sum, design‑build award with a 365‑day performance period and includes several dollar‑value allowances for testing, electrical service, utility relocation, and pre‑authorized changes. Bidders must provide a 5 % bid bond, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract sum, and meet extensive New Mexico licensing, bonding, insurance, and wage‑act requirements. • Construct new Abajo lift station (pump house, controls, concrete pads, utilities). • Install ~5,440 ft of 12‑in. HDPE pressurised sewer line with valve stations, clean‑outs, and two jack‑and‑bore highway crossings. • Provide site grading, pavement removal/replacement, utility relocation, testing, and shakedown operations. • Submit unit‑price bid with required allowances ($41 k testing, $15 k electrical, $82 k utility relocation, $100 k pre‑authorized changes). • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site visit on Jan 28 2026; bid deadline March 4 2026, 2 p.m.