Comprehensive Plan

Los Alamos County is soliciting professional consultant services to update its existing Comprehensive Plan through a Request for Proposals (RFP) released on September 25, 2025. The selected consultant will be responsible for conducting comprehensive public outreach, participating in planning analysis, and providing graphic design production services for both draft and final plan documents. Key deliverables include developing a plan that addresses land use, growth management, economic development, housing, transportation, community facilities, sustainability, and quality of life. A non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with proposals due on October 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, with points distributed across qualifications and experience (20 points), understanding of industry standards (5 points), description of services (30 points), project initiation and management plan (20 points), cost proposal (20 points), and graphic design and layout (5 points).

The county offers various preference opportunities for businesses, including local (Los Alamos) business preference, resident (New Mexico) business preference, Native American business preferences, and veteran business preferences. Potential contractors must complete several mandatory forms, including a Certification Regarding Debarment, a Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, and a Verification of Authorized Offeror. The contract anticipates a multi-term agreement lasting up to seven years, with contractors required to maintain extensive insurance coverage, including general liability ($1 million), workers' compensation, automobile liability ($1 million), professional liability ($1 million), pollution liability ($1 million), and cyber insurance ($3 million). While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the RFP requires detailed cost proposals for all potential contract years. Contractors must also adhere to strict cost guidelines, including limitations on travel expenses, with lodging capped at $250 per night and meals at $90 per day for multi-day travel, and mileage reimbursement at the standard IRS rate.