70-70500-26-00791_70-70500-26-00791 RFP Amend 002.pdf.PDF

STATE PURCHASING DIVISION

OF THE

GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

AND

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

MEAL SERVICES JOB CHALLENGE AND

NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH

CHALLENGE ACADEMIES

AMENDMENT TWO

RFP# 70-70500-26-00791

RFP Release Date: September 3, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 7, 2026

ELECTRONIC-ONLY PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Amendment required for the following:

• Correct RFP # on Page 9, 13. Protest Deadline From: 70-70500-26-05672

To: 70-70500-26-00791

• Change the listed buyer from Kimberly Hunt-Brown Kimberly.Hunt- Brown@gsd.nm.gov to Vanessa LeBlanc Vanessa.LeBlanc@gsd.nm.gov on pages:

6, 35, 68, and 69.

• Replace Appendix A with the attached Revised Appendix A

• Replace Appendix F Organizational Reference Questionnaire with Revised Appendix

F Organizational Reference Questionnaire

All other items of the RFP are to remain the same.

mailto:Kimberly.Hunt-Brown@gsd.nm.gov mailto:Kimberly.Hunt-Brown@gsd.nm.gov mailto:Vanessa.LeBlanc@gsd.nm.gov

APPENDIX A

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Meal Services Job Challenge and New Mexico National Guard Youth Challenge Academies

70-70500-26-00791

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT FORM

This optional Acknowledgement of Receipt Form establishes a distribution list to be used for the distribution of written responses to questions, and/or any amendments to the RFP. Failure to return the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form does not prohibit potential Offerors from submitting a response to this RFP. However, by not returning the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form, the potential Offeror’s representative shall not be included on the distribution list and will be solely responsible for obtaining from the Procurement Library (Section I.G.)

responses to written questions and any amendments to the RFP.

The information below will be used for all correspondence related to the Request for Proposal. Only one contact per Offeror is permitted.

ORGANIZATION: _______________________________________________________________

CONTACT NAME: ______________________________________________________________

TITLE: ________________________________ PHONE NO.: ____________________

E-MAIL: __________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________

CITY: __________________________ STATE: ________ ZIP CODE: _____________

Submit Acknowledgement of Receipt Form to:

To: Vanessa LeBlanc

E-mail: Vanessa.LeBlanc@gsd.nm.gov Subject Line: Meal Services Job Challenge and

New Mexico National Guard Youth Challenge Academies 70-70500-26-00791

REVISED APPENDIX F

ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE

QUESTIONNAIRE

The State of New Mexico, as a part of the RFP process, requires Offerors to list a minimum of three

(3) organizational references in their proposals. The purpose of these references is to document Offeror’s experience relevant to the Section IV.A, Detailed Scope of Work in an effort to evaluate Offeror’s ability to provide goods and/or services, performance under similar contracts, and ability to provide knowledgeable and experienced staffing.

Offeror is required to send the following Organizational Reference Questionnaire to each business reference listed in its proposal, as per Section IV.B.2. The business reference, if it chooses to respond, is required to submit its response to the Organizational Reference Questionnaire directly to:

Vanessa LeBlanc at Vanessa.Leblanc@gsd.nm.gov by October 7, 2026 3PM MDT for inclusion in the evaluation process. The Questionnaire and information provided will become a part of the submitted proposal. Businesses/Organizations providing references may be contacted for validation of content provided therein.

mailto:Vanessa.Leblanc@gsd.nm.gov

RFP # 70-70500-26-00791

ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE

FOR:

This form is being submitted to your company for completion as a reference for the organization listed above. Submit this Questionnaire to the State of New Mexico, Department of Military Affairs via e-mail to:

Name: Vanessa LeBlanc Email: Vanessa.LeBlanc@gsd.nm.gov

Forms must be submitted no later than October 7, 2026 3PM MDT and must not be returned to the organization requesting the reference. References are strongly encouraged to provide thorough comments in response to the questions asked. The comments you provide will help the State of New Mexico evaluate the above-referenced Offeror’s service history, successful execution of services, and evidence of customer/client satisfaction.

For questions or concerns regarding this form, please contact the State of New Mexico Procurement Manager at Felicia Gurule at felicia.gurule@dma.nm.gov.When contacting the Procurement Manager, include the Request for Proposal number provided at the top of this page.

Organization providing reference Contact name and title/position Contact telephone number(s) Contact e-mail address Project/Service description

Project/Service dates (start and end dates)

Technical environment for the project for which you’re providing a reference

Young Adult Programs Meal Services

Offeror, your name goes here mailto:felicia.gurule@dma.nm.gov

QUESTIONS:

1. In what capacity have you worked with [Offeror name] in the past (e.g., food service contractor, meal preparation and delivery, cafeteria management, catering residential dining services)?

2. How would you describe [Offeror name]’s knowledge and expertise in providing food services, particularly for youth, young adults, residential programs, educational institutions, correctional facilities, or similar populations?

3. How effectively did [Offeror name] respond to changes in meal counts, menu modifications, dietary accommodations, scheduling changes, emergency situations, or other operational requirements?

4. How satisfied were you with the overall quality of meals provided, including:

• Food taste and appearance

• Nutritional value

• Portion sizes

• Menu variety

• Food safety and sanitation practices

• Compliance with contract specifications and health regulations

5. How would you describe the dynamics/interaction between [Offeror name]’s personnel and your staff? Did they respond promptly to concerns or issues?

6. By name, please identify who are/were [Offeror name]’s principal representatives involved in your project/contract. For each individual, please comment on their:

• Professionalism

• Responsiveness

• Knowledge

• Problem solving abilities

• Customer Service

• Overall effectiveness

7. How satisfied are/were you with the food services rendered and/or products provided by

[Offeror name]? Please provide a brief explanation for your rating.

8. With which aspect(s) of [Offeror name]'s services did they perform particularly well?

Examples may include:

• Meal quality

• Customer service

• Staffing

• Contract Management

• Sanitation

• Menu planning

• Dietary accommodations

• Cost Control

9. With which aspect(s) of [Offeror name]'s services are/were you least satisfied? Please provide a brief explanation as to why you were dissatisfied.

10. Would you recommend [Offeror name]'s services to your organization again? Why or why not?

11. Is there any other information regarding [Offeror name] that would assist our evaluation committee in assessing their ability to provide high-quality food services for a young adults program?