LegalAd_Affidavit_94185_RFP_26023.pdf

This is a Legal Advertisement and Affidavit for Request for Proposals (RFP) #26023 issued by the City of Santa Fe's Central Purchasing Division and Office of Economic Development in New Mexico for Business Incubation Services. The RFP solicits sealed proposals for comprehensive business incubation programs and services targeting local business startups and growth industries, including facility management for a minimum 25,000 square feet of incubator space, business advisory services, training programs, networking opportunities, and specialized support for early-stage businesses in sectors such as biosciences, clean energy, technology, and creative industries. Key deliverables include quarterly reporting on businesses served, jobs created, capital raised, and business graduations, with performance targets of supporting at least 6 incubator client graduations annually and attracting over $21.9 million in investment capital and grants. A pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025, with sealed proposals due on September 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract award is anticipated by November 5, 2025, with a three-year term aligned with fiscal years 2024-2025 and potential for ongoing collaboration.

The RFP evaluation utilizes a best value approach with a 100-point scoring system: 35 points for Scope/Level of Expertise, 5 points for Value Added Plan, 35 points for Cost Proposal, 25 points for Interviews, and up to 6 points for local business preference. Local Santa Fe businesses can receive up to 6 additional preference points, with extra points available for businesses employing local resident subcontractors. The solicitation emphasizes supporting diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs and encourages bilingual (English and Spanish) service delivery. The successful contractor must maintain professional liability insurance, comply with equal opportunity regulations, and collaborate with the City's Office of Economic Development. Quarterly invoicing is required, and funding is sourced through the City's Economic Development Plan. No incumbent vendor is mentioned.