Active SLED Opportunity · NEW MEXICO · CITY OF ALAMOGORDO
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City of Alamogordo seeks a qualified operator to manage and maintain Desert Lakes Municipal Golf Course, including pro shop and restaurant. The RFP emphasizes community engagement, financial management, and accessibility.
The City of Alamogordo is seeking an experienced and qualified municipal golf course operator to manage and operate the Desert Lakes Municipal Golf Course's pro shop, restaurant, and course maintenance. The golf course is a valued public asset and community resource, and this Request for Proposal represents an opportunity for the City to evaluate current operations, maintain existing strengths, and explore new service and revenue-generating opportunities that enhance long-term sustainability and community benefit.
The City’s objectives include expanding access to and interest in golf among all residents and visitors, strengthening financial performance and accountability systems, and ensuring a high standard of customer service across all aspects of golf operations. The City is particularly interested in innovative approaches that position the golf course as an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible space for families, youth, frontline communities, individuals with disabilities, and those with little or no prior experience with golf.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentations - Top 3 Candidates | 2026-07-29T00:30:00.000Z | Commission Chambers, 1376 E 9th St. Alamogordo, NM 88310 |
(Evaluate: Daily operations plan (pro shop, driving range, clubhouse, restaurant), Staffing structure and adequacy, Customer service approach, consistency and quality of operations, safety, accessibility, and user experience)
(Evaluate: Detail and quality of maintenance plan, BMP/IPM compliance and turf management, Irrigation and water conservation strategy, Maintenance staffing and expertise, Equipment and long-term upkeep strategy)
(Evaluate: Financial controls and reporting, Transparency and accountability, Cost structure clarity, Ability to manage public funds)
(Evaluate: Revenue strategies and feasibility, Programming (golf and non-golf), Marketing approach, Ability to increase utilization)
(Evaluate: Outreach to youth, families, underserved groups, Community partnerships, Accessibility and inclusion strategies, Community asset positioning)
(Evaluate: Coordination with City staff, Communication and reporting structure, Understanding of public-sector expectations, Alignment with City goals and priorities)
The Offeror 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 RFP NO. RFP 2026-002.
All statements of fact contained in the Offeror’s proposal are true and correct to the best of the certifying representative’s knowledge and belief.
The Proposal was submitted independently, and was not made in the interest of, on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation.
The Offeror 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:
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.
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.
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The Offeror 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 Offeror 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.
Services shall be performed under the direction of professionals licensed or registered in the State of New Mexico.
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.
Offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:
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.
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Where required, services shall be performed under the direction of professionals licensed or registered in the State of New Mexico.
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