Greenhouse Maintenance & Repair to structure, ventilation and cooling and irrigation supply components.

The City of Albuquerque's Arts and Culture Department Biopark Division is seeking a qualified contractor for a comprehensive Greenhouse Maintenance and Repair service agreement through a Request for Bids (RFB-2025-732-VAR-LB). The procurement opportunity covers maintenance and repair of greenhouse facilities, including detailed services such as inspecting gutters and downspouts, checking metal components for corrosion, removing and replacing roof film, cleaning and repairing ventilation and cooling systems, and maintaining irrigation infrastructure. Bidders must possess a general contractor license covering large commercial buildings, with additional electrical, plumbing, and mechanical licenses as needed. The contract term is two years with a potential renewal for an additional two years, not exceeding four years total. Proposals are due electronically through the City's eProcurement system (Bonfire) by November 11, 2025, at 2:00 pm Mountain Time. Price quotations must include labor hours, labor rates, and materials costs. The city will evaluate bids based on price, specifications, and overall bid advantageousness, with specific consideration of state and local preferences.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though bidders are required to submit a Pay Equity Reporting Form. Vendors must be prepared to invoice through Transcepta, email, or standard mail with detailed documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the available documents, the comprehensive nature of the maintenance requirements suggests a substantial service contract covering complex greenhouse facility management. The procurement appears open to qualified commercial contractors with appropriate licensing and technical capabilities in greenhouse structural, mechanical, electrical, and irrigation system maintenance. Successful contractors will be responsible for ensuring operational safety, energy efficiency, and comprehensive maintenance of the greenhouse facilities, which may include cleaning, repair, replacement of components, and system disinfection. The city reserves the right to award the contract based on the most advantageous proposal, indicating flexibility in the selection process.