SERVICES

The state and local contract opportunity is a sole source procurement initiated by Chaves County, Roswell, New Mexico, specifically involving the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (EDC). The procurement seeks professional industrial and economic development services with comprehensive objectives including business retention, expansion, recruitment, marketing, and resource development for Chaves County and surrounding areas. Key deliverables encompass growing the local economy through attracting new businesses, improving relationships with existing companies, identifying potential business opportunities, developing communication with state and federal agencies, and supporting workforce development. The contract is valued at $200,000 annually and will be effective through June 30, 2026. Vendors or interested parties have until June 15, 2025, to submit written protests to the procurement, with the primary contact being Analicia Nieto, Chaves County Purchasing Director, reachable at 575-624-6615 or ana.nieto@chavescounty.gov. The sole source justification is predicated on EDC being the only Economic Development Organization in Chaves County providing a regional approach to business development.

While the document does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the procurement appears to be specifically targeted to the Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation as a sole source provider. The contract covers jurisdictions including Catron County and Rowe CDP in New Mexico, suggesting a regional economic development focus. The annual contract value of $200,000 indicates a significant investment in economic development services. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement appears designed to support broad economic growth objectives through a targeted, regional approach to business development, with an emphasis on attracting new businesses, supporting existing companies, and developing workforce capabilities in Chaves County and surrounding areas.