Active SLED Opportunity · NEW MEXICO · CITY OF ALAMOGORDO

    Bulk Fuel

    Issued by City of Alamogordo
    cityIFBCity of AlamogordoSol. 269173
    Open · 12d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    12
    due Jun 15, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    May 31, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    424710
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Alamogordo seeks sealed bids for bulk fuel supply including unleaded gasoline and ultra-low sulfur diesel. Contract term is one year with up to three annual renewals. Delivery to multiple city locations with strict specifications and pricing requirements. Submission deadline June 15, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    269173
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    May 31, 2026
    Due Date
    June 15, 2026
    NAICS Code
    424710AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    City of Alamogordo
    Agency
    City of Alamogordo

    Description

    The City of Alamogordo is interested in receiving sealed bids for "Bulk Fuel.”

    Terms of this Price Agreement shall be for one (1) year from the date of award with the option to extend for a period of three (3) additional years, on a year-by-year basis, by mutual agreement of all parties and the approval of the City of Alamogordo Purchasing Manager at the same price, terms and conditions. This Price Agreement shall not exceed four (4) years.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: IFB 2026-001
    • Department: Purchasing
    • Department Head: Evelyn Huff (Finance Department)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-08T21:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Issuance of IFB

      The City of Alamogordo issues this IFB on behalf of the Purchasing Department.

    • Specifications

      Fuels shall have a high level of detergent additive as recommended for engines equipped with fuel injection systems.

       

      1.         Regular Unleaded Gasoline, ASTM designation D439, SAE J312 (most recent issue) with a minimum octane rating of 86 minimum (r+m/2 method).

      2.         No. 2 Diesel Fuel, ultra-low Sulphur diesel (ULSD), ASTM designation D975, J313, (most recent issue) with a minimum cetane number of 40, maximum of 0.05 weight percent of Sulphur maximum, aromatic content of 35 volume percent, viscosity of minimum 1.9 and maximum 4.1, distillation of minimum 282 and maximum of 338, carbon residue of 0.35 approximately. Cloud point minimum of -20 degree Celsius and maximum of -40 degree Celsius.

      No. 2 Diesel shall be free of visible evidence of the Blue Dye 1.4 dialkylamine anthraquinone. Dye solvent Red 164 or clear (white) low Sulphur diesel fuel is acceptable; however, the vendor is solely responsible for all confirmation and documentation required by EPA and IRS.

      Diesel fuel shall meet ASTM D-1552 for Sulphur test, ASTM D482 for ash content, and the standard published in SAE D975 (most recent issue).

      Fuels provided under this Price Agreement shall be free from contamination.

      Diesel fuel: vendor needs a letter from distributor stating fuel is the same fuel only dye was used to show tax free fuel.

       

      Orders & Deliveries:

      Fuel quantity shall be measured by gross gallon, with a metered delivery truck bearing a current New Mexico Department of Agriculture approval seal.

      Vendors not using metered trucks are grounds for termination.

      Delivery locations and storage tank capacities are identified in this Price Agreement. The City of Alamogordo reserves the right to measure contents of any tanks before and /or after delivery.

      All deliveries shall be made within twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of order (phone or written), excluding Saturdays and Sundays, state and federal holidays observed by the City of Alamogordo. Notwithstanding the existence of this Price Agreement, the City of Alamogordo reserves the right to order any items required for emergency purpose from any party who can deliver such items to meet the requirements of the City of Alamogordo, without waiving or voiding any of the terms of this Price Agreement.

      All prices shall be F.O.B. Destination to the City of Alamogordo. Contractor shall retain title and control of all goods until they are delivered, and the Price Agreement coverage has been completed. All risk transportation and all related charges are the responsibility of the Contractor.

      The vendor shall be responsible for all spillage which may occur during transit and unloading operations. The vendor shall immediately report spillage to the City of Alamogordo Purchasing office or Fleet Maintenance office and clean up the spillage according to EPA and State of New Mexico guidelines and requirements.

      After contamination is discovered, the vendor shall be responsible for removal of fuel from the City of Alamogordo property within twenty-four (24) hours. The vendor shall also be responsible for all cleanup required to the City of Alamogordo’s property, storage facilities and equipment as a result of noncompliance with specifications. Furthermore, the vendor shall be fully responsible for any and all costs in incurred by the City of Alamogordo’s equipment that sustained damage, which is attributed to a contaminated fuel which the vendor has delivered.

       

      Taxes:

      The City of Alamogordo is exempt from paying federal excise taxes on gasoline and shall not reimburse the Contractor for any such expenses. Federal excise taxes shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be entitled to any credit or refund of excise taxes paid that is permitted under Section 6416 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

       

      Pricing Structure:

       

      Prices bid shall be on a per gallon complete delivered price. Vendor’s mark-up price shall include all vendors’ cost. State gasoline tax, reservation and loading fee, taxes to be added to the invoice as separate items at time of delivery.

      Any applicable tax shall be added to the Invoice only if the vendor is liable for tax

      The O.P.I.S. price will be added at the time of delivery and should not be included in your bid offering.

      Therefore, include only the items listed above in your bid. Do not include the O.P.I.S. rack price. All bids must be submitted to the 4th decimal, including even numbered price(s) being bid; for example, a five cent (5) price would be expressed as .0500 not .05

      All prices shall be based on the date of delivery and not on the date on which the order was placed.

      All prices offered shall include all cost incurred in the delivery to the City of Alamogordo storage tanks.

      Price verification and calculation will be based on the price of the O.P.I.S. at the time the product was received by the vendor.

       

      Posted Terminal Price:

      Posted terminal price documentation, verifying posted price shall be furnished with all invoices. Refinery depot must be clearly stated on the oil price information service (O.P.I.S.) rack sheet and rack sheet shall bear O.P.I.S. logo.

                            

      Invoices:

      Invoices shall be accompanied by a copy of all specified posted terminal price documents which shall be dated the same date as the fuel delivery day.

      Invoices not supported by all specified posted terminal price documents will be retained, and payment held in abeyance, until the required documentation is received. Failure to supply all specified posted terminal price documentation may be ground for non-issuance of future purchase orders.

       

      Evaluation Factors:

      Evaluation shall be strictly on bidder(s) markup price for each item bid.

       

      Example:

      Using a delivery of 1,000 Gallons for example

      O.P.I.S. rack price on date of delivery                                                      2.2500= 2250.00

      Vendor Mark Up Price:  to include freight, delivery cost,

      overhead etc..                                                                                             .0550=55.00

      Applicable Taxes                                                                                          .0185=18.50 

      State Tax                                                                                                       .1700=170.00           

      Total                                                                                                                          2493.50

       

       

       

      City of Alamogordo Tank Locations:

      500 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, unleaded gasoline

      Golf Course 2351 Hamilton Rd.

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated annual usage: 1,150 gallons

       

      500 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, diesel fuel

      Golf Course 2351 Hamilton Rd.

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated annual usage: 1,225 gallons

       

      500 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, diesel fuel

      Wastewater Reclamation Plant 3290 Airport Rd.

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated annual usage: 1,225 gallons

       

      10,000 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, diesel fuel

      Otero-Lincoln Land Fill 4258 U.S. Hwy 54 South

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated annual usage: 40,000 gallons

       

      500 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, diesel fuel                                                                                      

      City of Alamogordo Convenience Center 224 La Velle Rd

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated annual usage: 1000 gallons

       

      250 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, diesel fuel                                                                                      

      250 Gallon Aboveground Storage Tank, unleaded gasoline                                                                                      

      Alamogordo Regional Airport

      3500 Airport Road

      Alamogordo, NM

      Estimated Usage:1000 gallons

       

      Any aftermarket additive used shall be identified by brand or trade name and manufacturer’s specifications provided with the bid. An additive, if used, shall be Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved, and compatible with the refiner’s product. Additives which increase emissions of sulphur and other substances proven to damage the environment which are disallowed by EPA regulation will not be accepted.

      The quantities listed are for estimated purposes only and the City of Alamogordo does not guarantee that the stated amount or any amount will be purchased.

    • Purpose of this Bid

      The City of Alamogordo is soliciting sealed bids from qualified vendors for Bulk Fuel based on the specifications described below and in accordance with any federal, state, and local requirements. The City of Alamogordo intends to execute an agreement with the most qualified vendor(s) that present an economically viable bid. By submitting a bid, each vendor represents that it has read, understands, and agrees to comply with all requirements and conditions of this IFB.

    • Timeline

      The Chief Procurement Officer will make every effort to adhere to the following schedule.

      Issue IFB:May 31, 2026
      Deadline to Submit Written Questions:June 8, 2026, 3:00pm
      Submission Deadline:June 15, 2026, 3:00pm
      Authorization of Award:June 23, 2026, 6:30pm

       

      The following paragraphs describe the activities listed in the sequence of events shown above.

    • Deadline to Submit Written Questions

      Potential vendors may submit written questions 3:00 pm Monday, June 8, 2026 as indicated in the sequence of events.

      Potential vendors shall submit all inquiries regarding this IFB via the City’s Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/alamogordonm. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City’s e-Procurement Portal. Potential Vendors may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the vendor to check the website for answers to inquiries.

    • Response to Written Questions

      Written responses to timely submitted questions will be issued by addendum. Addenda will be posted on City’s portal.

      Vendors are required to register for an account via the City's Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the Vendor has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project.

      Vendors are responsible for ensuring receipt of all addenda electronically via the Portal. Failure to acknowledge receipt of addenda may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive.

    • Chief Procurement Officer
      1. This procurement shall be conducted by the City’s Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”), who is the sole point of contact for this IFB unless otherwise authorized in writing.
        • Name: Barbara Pyeatt, Chief Procurement Officer
        • Address: Purchasing Department
        • 2600 N. Florida Ave.
        • Alamogordo, NM 88310
        • Telephone: (575) 439-4116
        • Email: bpyeatt@ci.alamogordo.nm.us
      2. Sealed bids will be received through the City's Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/alamogordonm
      3. Vendors shall submit all inquiries regarding this IFB via the City’s Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/alamogordonm. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City’s Portal. Potential Offerors may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to check the website for answers to inquiries.

      NOTE: DIRECT CONTACT WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS OR CITY STAFF OTHER THAN PURCHASING STAFF REGARDING THIS RFP MAY RESULT IN A PROPOSAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE.

    • Submission

      Sealed bids will be received for through the City's Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/alamogordonm no later than 3:00 pm Monday, June 15, 2026.

      A public log of vendors submitting bids will be maintained.

      Bids submitted in response to this IFB shall remain valid for ninety (90) days following submission deadline. The City of Alamogordo reserve the right to reject any and all responses that are not in its best interest and to cancel and reissue the IFB.

    • Contract Awards

      The City of Alamogordo intends to award contract(s) to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) whose bid(s) conform to the requirements of this Invitation for Bid and are determined to be in the best interest of the City, in accordance with the New Mexico Procurement Code.

      The City may award multiple contracts under this IFB to ensure adequate supply, availability, and competitive pricing for City departments.

      The City reserves the right to waive technical irregularities in the form of a bid submitted by the apparent low bidder, provided such irregularities do not affect the bid price, quality, or quantity of the work, in accordance with NMSA 1978 § 13‑1‑132.

    • Protest Procedures
      1. Right to Protest
        1. Any Offeror who is aggrieved in connection with this RFP or the evaluation or selection process may file a written protest in accordance with the New Mexico Procurement Code and applicable City ordinances.
      2. Deadline
        1. Protests shall be submitted in writing to the City’s Procurement Officer no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after the Offeror knew or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest. Failure to timely protest shall constitute a waiver of all protest rights.
      3. Protest Content
        1. The protest shall include:
          1. The name and address of the protesting Offeror;
          2. The RFP number and title;
          3. A detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest;
          4. Copies of all documents relevant to the protest; and
          5. The relief requested.
        2. The City may dismiss a protest that fails to comply with these requirements.
      4. Pre-Proposal Protest of RFP Defects
        1. Any protest regarding alleged improprieties, errors, or ambiguities apparent on the face of the RFP shall be filed prior to the proposal due date. Failure to timely protest such issues shall constitute a waiver of the right to protest those issues. 

      The protest must be delivered to the following address:

      Name: Barbara Pyeatt
      Title: Chief Procurement Officer
      Address 2600 N. Florida Ave.
      Alamogordo, NM 88310
      E-mail: bpyeatt@ci.alamogordo.nm.us

      Protests received after the deadline will not be accepted.

    • Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement

      This procurement shall be conducted in accordance with the City of Alamogordo Procurement Ordinance, the New Mexico Procurement Code (NMSA 1978, §§ 13-1-1 et seq.), and all applicable regulations and requirements.

      Submission of a Bid constitutes acceptance of all conditions contained in this IFB unless clearly and specifically identified as an exception in the Bid.

    • Incurring Cost

      Any cost incurred by the potential Vendors in preparation, transmittal, and/or presentation of any Bid or material submitted in response to this IFB shall be borne solely by the Vendor.

      Any cost incurred by the Vendor for the setup and demonstration of the proposed equipment and/or product shall be borne solely by the Vendor.

    • Subcontractors

      The selected Vendor shall not assign, subcontract, or otherwise transfer any interest in the resulting contract without prior written consent from the City.  Approval of any assignment or subcontract shall not relieve the Vendor of responsibility for performance under the contract.

    • Amended Bid

      An Vendor may “un-submit” their proposal and may submit an amended bid through the Portal before the deadline for receipt of bids.

    • Vendors Rights to Withdraw Bid

      Vendors may withdraw their bid at any time prior to the submission deadline through the Portal .

      Requests to withdraw bids after the submission deadline shall be governed by applicable procurement regulations.

    • Disclosure of Bid Contents

      Bids shall be treated as confidential until completion of negotiations and award of a contract. Thereafter, bids shall be subject to inspection in accordance with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (“IPRA”), except for portions properly designated as confidential.

      Confidential or proprietary information must be clearly marked and submitted in a manner that allows separation from non-confidential material. Confidential information is limited to:

      • Trade secrets as defined under the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (NMSA 1978, §§ 57-3A-1 through 57-3A-7); and
      • Confidential financial information not otherwise required to be disclosed by law.

      Pricing and cost information shall not be designated as confidential.

      If disclosure of designated confidential information is requested, the City shall review the designation and make a determination regarding disclosure. Unless the Vendor obtains a court order preventing disclosure, the City may release the information as required by law.

    • Cancellation or Rejection

      This IFB may be canceled at any time, and any and all Bids may be rejected in whole or in part when the City determines such action to be in the best interest of the City of Alamogordo.

    • Sufficient Appropriation

      Any contract awarded as a result of this IFB is contingent upon the availability of sufficient appropriations and authorizations. The City may terminate a contract without penalty if sufficient funding is not available.

    • Escalation Clause

      ESCALATION CLAUSE

      Price escalations may be considered only under the following conditions:

      1. Offered prices must be firm for at least ninety (90) calendar days after written notification of contract.
      2. All requests for price increases shall be in writing and accompanied by:
        1.  A letter from the Contractor’s supplier certifying the price increase to the Contractor; or
        2. Evidence of verifiable market conditions resulting in increased costs such as mandated labor rate increases and significant fuel or energy cost increases.
      3. All invoices of the offered items, from suppliers to the Offeror, shall be subject to auditing by the City and furnished without delay upon request.
      4. The City reserves the right to purchase on the open market or cancel a contract resulting from this request and solicit a new contract if the escalated price is above the current open market price for the same item. Cancellation of the contract shall not affect any outstanding orders.
      5. All revisions of the price list shall become effective when they are accepted by the Purchasing Office of the City, provided that they do not conflict with paragraph (F) or (G).
      6. All approved price changes resulting from this escalation clause shall be firm for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after acceptance in writing from the City.
      7. The Offeror shall be limited to a maximum of two (2) price escalations per contract period unless otherwise specified in this request.
      8. The Offeror shall provide to the City written notice of any requested price changes, which shall become effective upon acceptance by the City of Alamogordo Purchasing Office.
      9. If the Offeror receives any price de-escalations from the supplier of goods sold to the City through a contract resulting from this request, the Offeror is responsible for notifying the City of such de-escalations, and passing those price changes on to the City immediately.
    • Legal Review

      The Vendors are responsible for reviewing all requirements of this IFB. Any objections or requested exceptions must be submitted in writing as part of the Bid. Failure to raise an objection constitutes acceptance of the requirement.

    • Governing Law

      This procurement and any agreement with an Vendor which may result from this procurement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New Mexico.

    • Contract Terms and Conditions

      The City of Alamogordo reserves the right to negotiate with a successful Vendor. This IFB, including all addenda, and the successful Vendor’s bid shall be incorporated into and become part of the resulting contract.

      Vendors objecting to any City contract terms must propose specific alternative language. Blanket objections or wholesale substitutions of vendor terms are not acceptable and may result in a bid being deemed non-responsive.

    • Right to Waive Minor Irregularities

      The City reserves the right to waive minor irregularities or informalities that do not materially affect competitive fairness. Mandatory requirements shall not be waived except as authorized by law and applied uniformly.

    • Change in Representatives

      The City reserves the right to require a change in Vendor representatives if, in the City’s judgment, assigned personnel are not adequately meeting the City’s needs.

    • Bribery, Gratuities, and Kickbacks

      Vendors are advised that New Mexico law imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations related to bribery, gratuities, and kickbacks.

    • Ownership of Bids

      All documents submitted in response to the IFB shall become property of the City of Alamogordo.

    • Contract Term

      The initial term of any contract(s) awarded pursuant to this Invitation for Bid shall be for one (1) year from the date of award. The City of Alamogordo reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to renew the contract for up to three (3) additional one‑year periods, subject to satisfactory performance, continued need, and availability of funding.

    • Use of Electronic Versions of this IFB

      This solicitation is being made available by electronic means.  If accepted by such means, the Vendor acknowledges and accepts full responsibility to ensure that no changes are made to the solicitation.  In the event of conflict between a version of the solicitation in the Vendors possession and the version maintained by the City of Alamogordo, the version maintained by the City of Alamogordo shall govern.

    • Cooperative Procurement

      The City of Alamogordo may enter into cooperative purchasing agreements with other political subdivisions or other governmental entities of the State of New Mexico in order to conserve resources, reduce procurement costs, and improve the timely acquisition of supplies, equipment, and services.  The Respondent to whom a contract is awarded under this solicitation may be requested by other parties to such a cooperative purchasing agreement to extend to those parties the right to purchase supplies, equipment, and services provided by the Respondent(s) under its contract with the City of Alamogordo, pursuant to terms and conditions stated therein.

    • Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form

      Offeror must certify the Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form as a part of their bid.

    • Conflict of Interest; Governmental Conduct Act

      Offeror must certify the Conflict of Interest; Governmental Conduct Act as a part of their bid.

    • Non-Collusion Certificate

      Offeror must certify the Non-Collusion Certificate as a part of their bid.

    • Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters

      Offeror must complete the Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters Form as a part of their bid.

    • New Mexico Preference (Not applicable if Federally Funded)

      New Mexico Resident Business/Contractor / Resident Veterans / Native American Preference Certification
      To ensure adequate consideration and application of § 13-1-21 NMSA 1978, Offerors must include a copy of their New Mexico preference certificate with their proposal. Certificates for preferences must be obtained through the New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/business-preference-certification/. Preference is not applicable unless a certificate from the State is submitted with the response to this RFP.

      In addition to a copy of the certification, the Offeror should sign and complete the Resident/Resident Veterans Preference Certificate form, as provided in this RFP.

    • Local Preference (Not applicable if Federally Funded)

      Effective March 20, 2015, the Alamogordo City Commission adopted Ordinance No. 1490 establishing Bid evaluation criterion for area businesses. Any business licensed in New Mexico, with a current business registration from the City of Alamogordo, with fixed offices or distribution points within fifteen (15) miles of the city limits of Alamogordo and able to furnish evidence of payment of New Mexico Gross Receipts tax shall qualify. If a non-Area Business is the highest ranking Prequalified Candidate, the evaluation score of the proposal submitted by an Areas Business shall be multiplied by a Local Preference Factor of 1.10.  If the resulting score of the Area Business receiving the Local Preference is higher than or equal to the highest score of all proposals received, the contract shall be recommended to be awarded the Area Business receiving the preference.  If no proposals are received from an Area Business, or if the proposal received from an Area Business does not qualify for an award after multiplication by the Local Preference Factor, the contract shall be recommended to be awarded the highest ranking proposer.

      City of Alamogordo Procurement Ordinance 2-13-180. - Local preference for area businesses

       

    Submission Requirements

    • Non Collusion Certification (required)

      The Vendor certifies the following:

      The representative submitting this response is authorized to certify this statement on behalf of the Offeror.

      The Offeror has submitted a proposal to the City of Alamogordo in response to IFB NO. IFB 2026-001.

      All statements of fact contained in the Vendor’s Bid are true and correct to the best of the certifying representative’s knowledge and belief.

      The Bid was submitted independently, and was not made in the interest of, on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation.

      The Vendor has not, directly or indirectly, by agreement, communication, or conference with any other person, attempted to induce any action prejudicial to the interests of the City of Alamogordo or attempted to induce any other Offeror to submit or refrain from submitting a proposal.

      Prior to the proposal’s submission deadline, the Offeror:

      • Did not directly or indirectly induce or solicit any other person to submit a false or sham proposal.
      • Did not directly or indirectly collude, conspire, connive, or agree with any person that the Offeror or any other person would submit a false or sham proposal, or that any person would refrain from submitting a proposal or withdraw a proposal.
      • Did not seek, by agreement, communication, or conference with any person, to fix, raise, or control the proposal price, or any element of cost, overhead, or profit of any proposal.
      • Did not disclose the proposed price, cost information, or other competitive information to any other person, except as required by law or to the City of Alamogordo.

      The certifying representative understands that a false statement in this certification may result in the rejection of the proposal, termination of any contract awarded, and civil or criminal penalties as provided by law.

    • Campaign Contribution Disclosure Required? (required)

      Pursuant to Chapter 81, Laws of 2006 and the New Mexico Procurement Code, any prospective contractor seeking to enter into a contract with a state agency or local public body must complete and submit this form.

      The prospective contractor must disclose whether the prospective contractor, a family member, or a representative of the prospective contractor has made a campaign contribution to an applicable public official during the two (2) years prior to the date the proposal is submitted. Disclosure is required only if the aggregate total of contributions exceeds two hundred fifty dollars ($250) during the two-year period.

      THIS FORM MUST BE FILED BY ANY PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR WHETHER OR NOT THEY, THEIR FAMILY MEMBER, OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE HAS MADE ANY CONTRIBUTIONS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.

      The following definitions apply:

      Applicable Public Official” means a person elected to an office or a person appointed to complete a term of an elected office, who has the authority to award or influence the award of the contract for which the prospective contractor is submitting a competitive sealed proposal or who has the authority to negotiate a sole source or small purchase contract that may be awarded without submission of a sealed competitive proposal.

      “Campaign Contribution” means a gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or other thing of value, including in-kind contributions, made to or received by an applicable public official or a person authorized to raise or expend contributions on that official’s behalf, for the purpose of electing the official to office.

      This term does not include:

      • Uncompensated volunteer services

      • Unreimbursed personal expenses of volunteers

      • Administrative or solicitation expenses paid by an organization sponsoring a political committee

      “Contract” means any agreement for the procurement of items of tangible personal property, services, professional services, or construction.

      “Family Member” means spouse, father, mother, child, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law or son-in-law.

      “Pendency of the Procurement Process” means the time period commencing with the public notice of the Request for Proposals and ending with the award of the Contract or the cancellation of the Request for Proposals.

      “Person” means any corporation, partnership, individual, joint venture, association or any other private legal entity.

      “Prospective Contractor” means a person who is subject to the competitive sealed proposal process set forth in the Procurement Codes or is not required to submit a competitive sealed proposal because that person qualifies for a sole source or a small purchase contract.

      “Representative of a Prospective Contractor” means an officer or director of a corporation, a member or manager of a limited liability corporation, a partner of a partnership or a trustee of a trust of the prospective contractor.

      Pursuant to Chapter 81, Laws of 2006 and the New Mexico Procurement Code, any prospective contractor seeking to enter into a contract with a state agency or local public body must complete and submit this form.

      The prospective contractor must disclose whether the prospective contractor, a family member, or a representative of the prospective contractor has made a campaign contribution to an applicable public official during the two (2) years prior to the date the proposal is submitted. Disclosure is required only if the aggregate total of contributions exceeds two hundred fifty dollars ($250) during the two-year period.

      THIS FORM MUST BE FILED BY ANY PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR WHETHER OR NOT THEY, THEIR FAMILY MEMBER, OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE HAS MADE ANY CONTRIBUTIONS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.

      The following definitions apply:

      Applicable Public Official” means a person elected to an office or a person appointed to complete a term of an elected office, who has the authority to award or influence the award of the contract for which the prospective contractor is submitting a competitive sealed proposal or who has the authority to negotiate a sole source or small purchase contract that may be awarded without submission of a sealed competitive proposal.

      “Campaign Contribution” means a gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or other thing of value, including in-kind contributions, made to or received by an applicable public official or a person authorized to raise or expend contributions on that official’s behalf, for the purpose of electing the official to office.

      This term does not include:

      • Uncompensated volunteer services

      • Unreimbursed personal expenses of volunteers

      • Administrative or solicitation expenses paid by an organization sponsoring a political committee

      “Contract” means any agreement for the procurement of items of tangible personal property, services, professional services, or construction.

      “Family Member” means spouse, father, mother, child, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law or son-in-law.

      “Pendency of the Procurement Process” means the time period commencing with the public notice of the Request for Proposals and ending with the award of the Contract or the cancellation of the Request for Proposals.

      “Person” means any corporation, partnership, individual, joint venture, association or any other private legal entity.

      “Prospective Contractor” means a person who is subject to the competitive sealed proposal process set forth in the Procurement Codes or is not required to submit a competitive sealed proposal because that person qualifies for a sole source or a small purchase contract.

      “Representative of a Prospective Contractor” means an officer or director of a corporation, a member or manager of a limited liability corporation, a partner of a partnership or a trustee of a trust of the prospective contractor.

      Pursuant to Chapter 81, Laws of 2006 and the New Mexico Procurement Code, any prospective contractor seeking to enter into a contract with a state agency or local public body must complete and submit this form.

      The prospective contractor must disclose whether the prospective contractor, a family member, or a representative of the prospective contractor has made a campaign contribution to an applicable public official during the two (2) years prior to the date the proposal is submitted. Disclosure is required only if the aggregate total of contributions exceeds two hundred fifty dollars ($250) during the two-year period.

      THIS FORM MUST BE FILED BY ANY PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR WHETHER OR NOT THEY, THEIR FAMILY MEMBER, OR THEIR REPRESENTATIVE HAS MADE ANY CONTRIBUTIONS SUBJECT TO DISCLOSURE.

      The following definitions apply:

      Applicable Public Official” means a person elected to an office or a person appointed to complete a term of an elected office, who has the authority to award or influence the award of the contract for which the prospective contractor is submitting a competitive sealed proposal or who has the authority to negotiate a sole source or small purchase contract that may be awarded without submission of a sealed competitive proposal.

      “Campaign Contribution” means a gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or other thing of value, including in-kind contributions, made to or received by an applicable public official or a person authorized to raise or expend contributions on that official’s behalf, for the purpose of electing the official to office.

      This term does not include:

      • Uncompensated volunteer services

      • Unreimbursed personal expenses of volunteers

      • Administrative or solicitation expenses paid by an organization sponsoring a political committee

      “Contract” means any agreement for the procurement of items of tangible personal property, services, professional services, or construction.

      “Family Member” means spouse, father, mother, child, father-in-law, mother-in-law, daughter-in-law or son-in-law.

      “Pendency of the Procurement Process” means the time period commencing with the public notice of the Request for Proposals and ending with the award of the Contract or the cancellation of the Request for Proposals.

      “Person” means any corporation, partnership, individual, joint venture, association or any other private legal entity.

      “Prospective Contractor” means a person who is subject to the competitive sealed proposal process set forth in the Procurement Codes or is not required to submit a competitive sealed proposal because that person qualifies for a sole source or a small purchase contract.

      “Representative of a Prospective Contractor” means an officer or director of a corporation, a member or manager of a limited liability corporation, a partner of a partnership or a trustee of a trust of the prospective contractor.

    • NO CONTRIBUTIONS IN THE AGGREGATE TOTAL OVER TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($250) WERE MADE to an applicable public official by me, a family member or representative. (required)
    • Provide Disclosure Info: (required)

      Contribution Made By:

      Relation to Prospective Contractor: 

       Name of Applicable Public Official:

      Date Contribution(s) Made:

      Amount(s) of Contribution(s):

      Nature of Contribution(s):

      Purpose of Contributions(s):

    • Conflict of Interest; Governmental Conduct Act (required)

      The Vendor warrants that it presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance or services required under the Agreement.   The Vendor certifies that the requirements of the Governmental Conduct Act, Sections 10-16-1 through 10-16-18, NMSA 1978, regarding contracting with a public officer or state employee or former state employee have been followed.

    • Licensing and Registration (required)

      Services shall be performed under the direction of professionals licensed or registered in the State of New Mexico.

    • Does your company qualify as a New Mexico Resident / Resident Veterans / Native American business? (required)
    • New Mexico Resident / Resident Veterans / Native American Preference Certification Form (required)

      New Mexico Resident Business / Contractor / Resident Veterans / Native American Preference Certification

      To ensure adequate consideration and application of § 13-1-21 NMSA 1978, Offerors must include a copy of their New Mexico preference certificate with their proposal. Certificates for preferences must be obtained through the New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue: https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/business-preference-certification/. Preference is not applicable unless a certificate from the State is submitted with the response to this RFP.

      In addition to a copy of the certification, the Offeror should sign and complete the Resident/Resident Veterans Preference Certificate form, as provided in this RFP.

    • Has your company ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal government or agency? (required)
    • Please explain further in detail (required)
    • Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters (required)

      Offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

      1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
      2. Have not within a three year period preceding this proposal been convicted of, had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State Antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
      3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any offenses; and
      4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transaction (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

      I understand that a false statement on this certification may be ground for rejection of this proposal or termination of the award. Under 18USC Sec. 1001, a false statement may result in a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

    • Enter the date that the advertisement was published in the Alamogordo Daily News (required)

      ex. Saturday, April 4th 2026

    • Enter the PO Number for the advertisement that was published in the Alamogordo Daily News (required)

      ex. 22602193

    • What service(s) are being solicited? (required)
    • Scope of Work (required)

      If you are only using an attachment for Scope of Work, selction Option 1

    • Will there be a Pre-Proposal Conference? (required)

      Select the appropriate response

    • Pricing (required)
    • Require vendor submission of Licensing and Registration? (required)

      Where required, services shall be performed under the direction of professionals licensed or registered in the State of New Mexico.

    • What is the maximum number of pages for the proposal? (required)

      ex. fifteen (15)

    Key dates

    1. May 31, 2026Published
    2. June 15, 2026Responses Due

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