# Los Alamos County Bonfire #IFB27-28

Replacement and Installation of Overhead Hoist Cranes at Abiquiu Hydroelectric Power Plant

**Posted:** September 27, 2026
**Respond By:** October 22, 2026
**Identifier:** IFB27-28
**NAICS:** 333923, 238290

Los Alamos County Utilities - Engineering is seeking bids for the replacement of overhead hoist cranes at the Abiquiu Hydroelectric Power Plant in Northern New Mexico.
- Government Buyer:
  - Los Alamos County, Utilities - Engineering department
- Project Scope:
  - Furnish and install two new overhead hoist cranes, each rated for five tons
  - Replacement of existing two-ton cranes to support PRV gate operations
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Two overhead hoist cranes (5 ton capacity)
  - Crane installation services
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and contractors
- Notable Requirements:
  - Bidders must provide proof of New Mexico contractor's license, bid bond, list of subcontractors, debarment and workforce solutions certifications, relevant project experience, and a campaign contribution form
  - Cranes must meet the lifting requirements for PRV gate operation
  - Installation at the Abiquiu Hydroelectric Power Plant, located at the base of Abiquiu Dam

### Description

Los Alamos County is seeking a qualified Contractor to furnish and install two new overhead hoist cranes at the Abiquiu Hydroelectric Power Plant. The existing cranes, rated at approximately two tons each, are inadequate for the lifting requirements of the PRV gates. The project involves replacing these with two new cranes, each rated for five tons. The plant is located at the base of the Abiquiu Dam in Northern New Mexico, where water flows into the Rio Chama.

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