This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), State Parks Division (Division) is requesting proposals to provide as-needed professional engineering services to assist the Division in the design and construction of buildings, day-use areas, campground facilities, zoo facilities, and other infrastructure including overall site design in all of the state parks throughout New Mexico and other properties owned and managed by the Division in the state. Work shall be assigned as-needed on a task order (Task Order) basis. EMNRD may award multiple contracts as a result of this Request for Proposals (RFP). Typical tasks Offeror(s) will be asked to perform are listed below. Project specific activities shall be detailed in individual approved Task Orders. Attending meetings with Division staff in the field, via video conference, and at the Division's Santa Fe Office regarding planning and design activities; Drafting new management plans, or updating existing management plans, for Department review and approval; Conducting site and facility assessments as part of completing new state park management plans and updating existing management plans; Coordinating and facilitating meetings to review the contents of new plans or revisions to existing plans with the public and other stakeholders such as land management agencies, municipalities, counties, and other state and federal entities; Conducting public outreach with diverse stakeholders (such as New Mexico residents, in-state and out-of-state park users, outdoor recreationists (camping, hiking boating, fishing, equestrian, biking, cross country skiing, etc.), outdoor recreation industry (manufacturers, retailers, outfitters, guides, etc.), federal, state, and local agencies, non-profits, neighboring land owners, and nearby communities)) using a variety of methods (such as interviews, focus group meetings, pop-up meetings, surveys, and public meetings) to get their input in the planning process; Developing master plans to guide development and resource protection in implementation of the state park management plans; Preparing capital project scoping reports, including programming documents, preliminary engineering reports, project schedules, and preliminary cost estimates; Developing a Geographical Information System (GIS) based database for the Division, integrated with a facility management system to track information such as; equipment year, make, model, serial number, specifications, product data, operation manuals, required inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, asset life, etc.; Developing a sign plan, graphic templates, and specifications; Conducting feasibility studies to determine if a property meets the criteria to become a state park, including leading or assisting the Division with conducting public meetings and drafting any resulting reports for Division review and revision. Developing a master plan for the live animal and plant exhibits in a zoo setting including housing for the animals and plants, access for maintenance and care of the animals and plants, visitor access and viewing of the exhibits, and all related integration of building systems; Conducting environmental reviews and compiling reports for hazardous materials investigation, soil characterization, geotechnical, hydrology, hydrogeology, and biological analysis including restoration recommendations; Developing preliminary designs, including alternatives evaluation and cost estimates for submittal and review by Division staff; Producing final designs, including documentation for bidding and construction for submittal and review by Division staff; Conducting a bidding and negotiations phase for either a design-bid-build or as-needed contract project, including development of addenda; Conducting construction administration, including review of shop drawings and submittals, responding to requests for information, providing construction observation, reports, and reviewing change orders; Consulting on the operational phase, including assistance with startup, commissioning, and troubleshooting; and Compiling and submitting permits, including communicating with regulatory authorities and providing supporting documentation. EMNRD shall not accept proposals received after this date and shall make absolutely no exceptions for proposals not received by the appointed time. This public notice is given pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-113. The Procurement Code, NMSA 1978, 13-1-28 through -199, imposes civil and misdemeanor criminal penalties for its violation. In addition, New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.