Caretaker and Maintenance Services for the Bachechi Open Space Property

Bernalillo County's Purchasing Section is soliciting proposals for Caretaker and Maintenance Services for the Bachechi Open Space Property through RFP #3-26-BB. The procurement is for comprehensive services at a 27-acre property located in the North Valley, which includes an 875 square-foot caretaker's unit. Key service requirements include providing security presence, operations and maintenance assistance, scheduling educational building use, opening/closing property gates, managing classroom and volunteer activities, maintaining grounds and demonstration gardens, and submitting monthly reports. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point system with points allocated as follows: experience (30 points), management summary (20 points), maintenance and operations capability (30 points), and on-site security (20 points). A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 5, 2025, at 10:00 am via MS Teams, with sealed proposals due electronically on August 28, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The anticipated contract term is four years with an option to extend for an additional two years, and the county will compensate additional hours beyond the in-kind amount up to 100 hours at $28.69 per hour, not exceeding $2,869.00 monthly.

The solicitation includes several mandatory compliance forms, including an Unfair Business Practices Disclosure Form, Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, and Submittal Letter Form. Prospective contractors must demonstrate adherence to civil rights regulations, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the county emphasizes non-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment and contracting practices. The existing infrastructure includes an on-site dwelling with multiple small buildings designed to blend into the natural desert landscape, providing essential living and working spaces for property management personnel. Interested parties must register on the Bernalillo County Bonfire eProcurement system to access and submit proposal documents. Contact for procurement questions is Brittany Bustos, Purchasing Administrator, reachable at 505-527-2329 or bbustos@bernco.gov. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the compensation structure suggests a modest investment in caretaker and maintenance services for the open space property.