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Rio Rancho approves nearly $8 million in design and construction contracts and amends city manager contract

Governing Body of the City of Rio Rancho · August 28, 2025
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Summary

The governing body approved design and construction awards: Rainbow Boulevard design to HDR ($2,499,440.90), 19th Avenue NE reconstruction to Compass ($2,487,054.57) and aquatic center dehumidification to Alrite ($2,976,511.50); the council also approved a tenure-based amendment to City Manager Geisel's employment contract.

At a single meeting the Rio Rancho governing body approved three infrastructure and facilities contracts totaling $7,963,006.97 and adopted an amendment to the city manager’s employment contract.

Director Gottlendt presented the Rainbow Boulevard Connection Design Project (between Southern Boulevard and Irving Boulevard) and recommended awarding the design contract to HDR Engineering, Inc. for $2,499,440.90, saying the amount “includes New Mexico gross receipts taxes.” He described the work as mapping right-of-way needs, developing environmental documents and producing a phased design that would support eligibility for future construction funding. Gottlendt said the authorization covers design only and the city will seek…

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