IFB 2026-0196-PW/DK
SANTA FE COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
INVITATION FOR BID
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ABAJO LIFT STATION AND SEWER LINE PROJECT
JANUARY 2026
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SANTA FE COUNTY
Table of Contents
BIDDING DOCUMENTS
Advertisement for Bid...................................................................................................................2
Bid Instructions.............................................................................................................................3
Bid Proposal................................................................................................................................13
Bid Form.....................................................................................................................................15
Bid Sheets ...................................................................................................................................17
Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder ..................................................................................19
Non-Collusion Affidavit of Subcontractor .................................................................................20
Certificate of Non-Segregated Facilities.....................................................................................22
Certification of Bidder Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity ..........................................23
Certification of Subcontractor Regarding Equal Employment Opportunity...............................24
Bid Bond.....................................................................................................................................25
Performance Bond ......................................................................................................................26
Labor and Material Payment Bond .............................................................................................28
Subcontractor Listing .................................................................................................................30
APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Invitation to Bid Form......................................................34
B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form .............................................................................35
C. Resident Veterans Preference Certification...........................................................................38
D. N.M. Wage Decision.............................................................................................................39
E. Sample Construction Agreement ..........................................................................................54
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ADVERTISEMENT
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Abajo Lift Station and Sewer Line Project
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The Santa Fe County Public Works Department requests bids for the purpose of procuring a licensed,
insured, and qualified Contractor to provide construction services to the Abajo Lift Station and Sewer
Line Project at Arroyo Hondo utilizing construction plans and technical specifications from Molzen
Corbin. Bids may be held for ninety (90) days subject to all action by the County. Santa Fe County
reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or in whole.
A completed bid package must be submitted in a sealed container indicating the bid title and number
along with the bidding firm’s name and address clearly marked on the outside of the container. All
bids must be received by 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the Santa Fe County
Purchasing Division located at 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501. By submitting a bid for
the requested materials and/or services each firm is certifying that their bid is in compliance with the
regulations and requirements stated within this IFB.
A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting and Site Visit will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday,
January 28, 2026, at 8 Forest Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87508 – Coordinates (35.592123, -106.054157), Santa
Fe County. All bidders must be in attendance and on time in order to submit a bid.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: All qualified bidders will receive consideration of
contract(s) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical and
mental handicap, serious mental condition, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation or gender
identity.
Information on Invitation for Bid Documents will be available by visiting the Santa Fe County website
at https://www.santafecountynm.gov/finance/purchasing-division/current-bid-solicitations or by
contacting Dani Koussa, Santa Fe County Purchasing, by telephone at 505-986-6344, email at
dkoussa@santafecountynm.gov.
Santa Fe County Public Works
Publish: January 18 – 19
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BID INSTRUCTIONS
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Bids are requested by Santa Fe County for construction services for the Abajo Lift Station and
Sewer Line Project in Arroyo Hondo, in accordance with the plans and specifications prepared
by Molzen Corbin and Santa Fe County. The project involves the construction of a new
wastewater lift station to address existing wastewater system needs and support reliable
operation.
The bids shall be based upon the material descriptions, units, and estimated quantities shown on
the attached bid sheets. Final payment will be made upon quantities completed in accordance
with the specifications, measured and accepted by the County, paid at the unit prices contained
in the bid.
The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work
in accordance with the construction plans and specifications. The bid shall include all permits,
fees, tie-in fees for all utilities, overhead and profit, and incidental costs in the bid amounts.
All applicable taxes shall not be included in the bid amounts.
All applicable laws and ordinances and the rules and regulations of all authorities having
jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the Contractor and all agreements between the
Contractor and the County.
1. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK:
The work of this contract consists of constructing a new wastewater lift station and approximately
1-mile of pressurized sewer line in accordance with the Drawings and these Specifications for Santa
Fe County. Work included under this Contract includes: (1) constructing approximately 5,440 feet
of 12-inch HDPE pressurized sewer line with associated air release/vacuum valve stations,
cleanouts, and appurtenances; (2) constructing two (2) jack and bore crossings under state
highways for 12-inch waterline; and (3) constructing the new Abajo Lift Station and related site
improvements adjacent to the existing Abajo Lift Station. The Drawings and Specifications are
prepared by Molzen Corbin & Associates.
2. TIME AND PLACE OF RECEIVING AND OPENING BIDS: This information
will be found in the “Advertisement of Bid” form attached hereto. A bid received after
the specified time will not be considered and will be returned to the bidder unopened.
3. SPECIFICATIONS: The construction of this project will be in accordance with the
plans and specifications prepared for this project by Molzen Corbin & Associates and
other contract documents prepared by Santa Fe County, except as otherwise specified
herein or in the contract.
4. CONTRACT TIME: The number of days for the completion of work (the contract time)
from the Notice to Proceed is three hundred and sixty-five (365) days. The number of
days for the completion of work is weather working calendar days, where “calendar
days” are defined as consecutive business days.
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5. COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS: The Invitation for Bid Documents will be
available by visiting the Santa Fe County website at
https://www.santafecountynm.gov/finance/purchasing-division/current-bid-solicitations or by
contacting Dani Koussa, Santa Fe County Purchasing, by telephone at 505-986-6344,
email at dkoussa@santafecountynm.gov.
Bidders shall use complete sets of Bidding Documents in preparing bids; neither the owner
nor engineer assumes responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the
use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
6. PRE-BID CONFERENCE: A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at 10:00
AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 8 Forest Ln, Santa Fe, NM 87508 –
Coordinates (35.592123, -106.054157), Santa Fe County. All bidders must be in
attendance and on time in order to submit a bid.
7. BIDDER’S REPRESENTATION: By submitting a bid the bidder represents that: a)
the bidder has read and understands the Bid Documents and Contract Documents; b) the
bid is made in compliance with the Bid Documents and Contract Documents; c) The
bidder has become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be
performed, and has correlated the bidder’s personal observations with the requirements
of the proposed Contract Documents; d) the bidder has familiarized itself with federal,
state and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations affecting performance of the
Work; and e) the bid is based upon the materials, equipment and systems required by the
Bid Documents without exception; and f) the County shall rely on these representations.
8. INTERPRETATIONS/ADDENDA: All questions about the meaning or intent of the
contract documents shall be submitted to the Procurement Specialist in writing.
Replies will be issued by written addenda mailed or delivered to all parties recorded by
the Procurement Specialist, as having received the bidding documents at least seven (7)
calendar days before the scheduled bid opening date. Questions received less than
seven (7) calendar days prior to the date for opening of bids will not be answered. Only
questions answered by formal written addenda will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Written questions or
inquiries in relation to the Invitation for Bid will be directed to:
Dani Koussa, Procurement Specialist Senior
Santa Fe County Purchasing Division
102 Grant Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Ph. 505-986-6344
Fax (505) 989-3243
Email - dkoussa@santafecountynm.gov
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