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The New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #51-66500-25-77892) on behalf of the New Mexico Department of Health for comprehensive food service operations at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute (NMBHI) located in Las Vegas, NM. The procurement seeks a single vendor to plan, implement, and manage food service operations, including meal preparation and service for patients, clients, and residents with diverse dietary needs. Key deliverables include providing a Food Service Director with five years of experience, a Food Production Manager, and two Registered Dietitians who will manage meal preparation meeting USDA nutritional standards. Bids are due by August 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM via electronic submission through eProNM, with a formal sealed bid opening immediately following via Microsoft Teams. The contract term is one year from the award date, with options to extend for three additional one-year periods, not to exceed four years total. Vendors must bid on all items and submit comprehensive pricing through an Excel spreadsheet, with prices excluding state gross receipts and local option taxes.

The procurement allows New Mexico resident businesses to apply for preference certification and requires contractors to maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must comply with all federal, state, and local health regulations and demonstrate capabilities for emergency meal service and off-campus food delivery to related NMBHI programs. The NMBHI will provide hourly labor, facility support, utilities, equipment, and maintenance, while the contractor will be responsible for all management personnel and food service operations. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant annual investment in food service management. The procurement covers Sierra County and is specifically focused on the behavioral health institute's nutritional needs, requiring a sophisticated and adaptable food service approach that can accommodate diverse dietary requirements and institutional meal service standards.