New Mexico § 67-3-43 - Road work; bid advertising; restrictions; rejection; bond
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-3-43 — Road work; bid advertising; restrictions; rejection; bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 67-3-43. Road work; bid advertising; restrictions; rejection; bond
The state highway department may construct, reconstruct and maintain all state highways
by work done with its own forces or let the work on contract after advertising for
bids subject to the approval of the state highway commission. Such advertisement for bids shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations
adopted therefor by the commission, and bids shall be received at such places and
shall be made on such forms and in such manner and accompanied by such guarantee as
may be prescribed by the commission. The chief highway administrator may reject any or all bids if they are unbalanced
or for any other good reason, but otherwise he shall award the contract to the lowest
responsible bidder allowing for such preference as may be provided by law. The successful bidder is required to furnish satisfactory bond in such amount as
may be determined by the commission. The commission may adopt rules and regulations providing for the exclusion of contractors
from bidding and for the determination of a responsible bidder pursuant to the provisions
of the Public Purchases Act.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 67-3-43
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 67-3-43 cover?
Section 67-3-43 ("Road work; bid advertising; restrictions; rejection; bond") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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