Economic development services

Doña Ana County is issuing a sole-source contract for economic development services to the Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance (MVEDA) in the amount of $350,000 for fiscal year 2027, with proposals due September 9, 2026.

The sole-source justification rests on MVEDA's 30-year exclusive history of service in Doña Ana County and the region. MVEDA asserts that it is the only entity with sufficient localized and institutional knowledge to execute the program. The organization serves as the designated representative for lead generation through partnerships with the New Mexico Partnership, the Borderplex Alliance, and the Border Industrial Association.

The scope covers a comprehensive economic base program focused on marketing and recruiting economic-based companies to the region, as well as retention and expansion of existing companies. Target industry clusters include aerospace, value-added agriculture, border-related logistics, and manufacturing. MVEDA reports that its regional partners and board members leverage the county's investment at a 4-to-1 ratio through volunteer hours and financial resources dedicated exclusively to Doña Ana County's economic development. The contract is designed to diversify the local economy, reduce reliance on federal funding, and develop a new tax base to offset revenue losses from federal funding reductions.