60-00000-26-00092_60-00000-26-00092 Temporary Employment Services Att F - Protest Information.pdf.PDF

This is a Protest Information attachment for a Request for Proposals issued by the State of New Mexico for Temporary Employment Services (Solicitation Number 60-00000-26-00092). The solicitation seeks to establish one or more Master Agreements for Temporary Employment Services through NASPO ValuePoint cooperative contracting, covering six service categories: Administrative, Commercial and Industrial, Educational, Healthcare (Clinical and Non-Clinical), Information Technology (Professional and Non-Professional), and Professional Services (excluding IT). The proposal was due on August 11, 2026, with the solicitation posted on July 7, 2026. This is a multi-state cooperative procurement providing nationwide coverage for all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories, with contractors operating under a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model responsible for contingent worker management including payroll, onboarding, and legal compliance.

Offerors have the right to file a protest in accordance with 13-1-172 NMSA 1978 and applicable procurement regulations. The protest period begins on the day following the notice of award and lasts 15 calendar days, ending at 5:00 pm MST/MDT on the 15th day. All protests must be submitted in writing directly to the designated Protest Manager, Ms. Dorothy Mendonca (State Purchasing Agent, dorothy.mendonca@gsd.nm.gov), and must include the protestor's name and address, the RFP number, a statement of protest grounds with supporting exhibits, and the ruling requested. Protests received after the deadline will not be accepted. Offerors are solely responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable protest laws, procedures, and requirements in effect at the time of filing.