Precipitation enhancement program – part 1: feasibility & research

The New Mexico Environment Department is soliciting proposals for a Precipitation Enhancement Program feasibility and research study, with proposals due October 13, 2026.

The scope covers Phase 1 work evaluating the technical, environmental, regulatory, and economic feasibility of precipitation enhancement (cloud seeding or related weather modification) within New Mexico. Deliverables likely include a comprehensive feasibility assessment, literature review, regulatory compliance analysis, preliminary cost-benefit modeling, and recommendations for potential implementation pathways. The study will inform whether the state should proceed to operational deployment phases.

No set-asides, preference programs, or eligibility restrictions are specified in the source. No contract value, term length, or place of performance is stated. No incumbent contractor is identified. Evaluation criteria and weighting are not provided. The source does not indicate whether this is a firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, or time-and-materials vehicle, nor does it name a procurement method (RFP, RFQ, or other).

Given the tight seven-day turnaround from posting to due date, prospective bidders should confirm receipt of the full solicitation package immediately and clarify scope boundaries, deliverable format, technical review standards, and any required qualifications or prior experience with weather modification or environmental modeling work through the question process if one is open.