27-QA 06.05.26 RFP 60-35000-26-08799.pdf

This is a Questions & Answers document from the New Mexico General Services Department, Facilities Management Division, addressing inquiries regarding a Request for Proposal for construction of the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Albuquerque Metropolitan Complex. The Q&A clarifies that the non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for June 4, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT and will include a site visit. Sealed proposals are due July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST/MDT. The project encompasses construction of two buildings—a main Uniform Bureau building of approximately 8,775 square feet and a vehicle maintenance building of approximately 4,750 square feet—plus site development across three acres, off-site roadway and access improvements, and procurement and installation of all Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment. The estimated total project cost is $15 million, with contract term potentially extending to eight years from final signature.

Evaluation of proposals will be based on 1,000 technical and business points distributed across Past Performance, Project Staffing, Management Plan, Health and Safety, and Cost Proposal, with up to 250 optional points for oral presentations. General contractors must have ten or more years' experience managing projects valued at $12 million or more. Resident Business and Resident Veteran Business Certificates are required, with preference points of 80-100 available for New Mexico and Native American Resident Preferences. Bid security of at least five percent of the bid amount from a New Mexico-authorized surety is required, and upon award, the contractor must furnish Performance, Labor, and Materials Payment Bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum. Written questions are due June 25, 2026, with responses by July 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire e-Procurement Portal.