Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Reporting Services and Engineering, Operation and Maintenance Services for the Landfill Gas Collection System

Santa Fe County, through the Santa Fe Solid Waste Management Agency, is seeking proposals for comprehensive Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Reporting Services and Engineering, Operation and Maintenance Services for the Landfill Gas Collection System at the Caja del Rio Landfill. The Request for Proposal (RFP) aims to secure a contractor capable of managing a Title V facility subject to federal and state environmental regulations, including New Source Performance Standards and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants. The project requires managing 28 vertical extraction wells and an enclosed flare system, with key deliverables including permit applications, compliance reports, engineering assessments, and ongoing maintenance of the landfill gas collection system. The proposal evaluation will utilize a weighted scoring system: 60% for Scope/Level of Expertise Plan, 10% for Value Added Plan, and 30% for interviews. Critical dates include a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting on October 17, 2025, a site visit on October 20, 2025, proposal submissions due on October 28, 2025 by 3:00 pm, and an anticipated contract award date of November 20, 2025. Qualified firms with demonstrated expertise in environmental compliance, landfill gas management, and engineering are encouraged to respond.

The RFP includes preference points for New Mexico resident businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and local businesses, providing additional opportunities for certain enterprise types. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services suggests a substantial contract value covering multiple years of environmental compliance and operational management. The procurement appears to be open to a wide range of qualified environmental engineering and compliance firms, with an emphasis on local and veteran-owned businesses. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the provided documentation. The existing infrastructure includes 28 vertical gas extraction wells and an enclosed flare system, which the successful contractor will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing. The project represents a significant opportunity for firms specializing in environmental services, landfill gas management, and regulatory compliance within the New Mexico governmental procurement ecosystem.