RFP No. 27-03 – Engineering Consultant Services for Safety Improvements on NM 602 (MP 10.7‑27.9)

This solicitation seeks a qualified engineering consulting firm to provide a full suite of professional services for safety‑related improvements along a 17‑mile rural corridor of NM 602 in McKinley County. The work is divided into multiple phases, from early alternatives analysis through final design and optional construction‑phase engineering support, and must comply with all applicable New Mexico and Federal Highway Administration standards. • Phase IA/B – data gathering, alternatives identification, safety analysis, and conceptual design for intersection upgrades and lane extensions. • Phase IC – NEPA‑compliant environmental investigations, agency coordination, and preparation of environmental documentation. • Phase ID – preliminary (≈30 %) design, including geometric, drainage, structural, and traffic plans, with CAD deliverables in AutoCAD/Civil 3D. • Phase II – detailed (≈60‑100 %) design, final specifications, contract book, and right‑of‑way mapping. • Phase III – optional construction‑phase engineering services (RFIs, submittal reviews, field inspections). The contractor must maintain a New Mexico office, hold the required professional registrations, provide the insurance coverages listed in the solicitation, and submit a fixed‑price proposal by the June 16 2026 deadline.