2026-0283-CDD Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Community Grant Implementation Addendum No. 3

SANTA FE COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
CHARGING AND FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE
(CFI)
COMMUNITY GRANT IMPLEMENTATION
NM Commodity Code(s): 06009, 96156
RFP No. 2026-0283-CDD/TJ
May 2026

RFP No. 2026-0283-CDD/TJ
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
I. ADVERTISEMENT .......................................................................................................4
II. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................5
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ............................................5
B. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION ..............................................................5
C. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................5
D. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................16
E. DESIGNATED PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST ..............................................17
F. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY ...................................................................17
III. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT...............................................19
A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..................................................................................19
B. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS ...........................................................................20
1. Issuance of RFP ...........................................................................................20
2. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference ..........................................................20
3. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due ...................................................20
4. Deadline to Submit Additional Written Questions .....................................20
5. Response to Written Questions ...................................................................20
6. Submission of Proposal ..............................................................................21
7. Proposal Evaluation ....................................................................................21
8. Selection of Finalists (If applicable) ...........................................................21
9. Best and Final Offers from Finalists (If applicable) ...................................22
10. Oral Presentations by Finalists (If applicable) ...........................................22
11. Contract Negotiations .................................................................................22
12. Contract Award ..........................................................................................22
13. Right to Protest ...........................................................................................22
C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................23
1. Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement ............................23
2. Incurring Cost ............................................................................................23
3. Prime Contractor Responsibility ...............................................................23
4. Subcontractors ...........................................................................................23
5. Amended Proposals ...................................................................................23
6. Offerors' Rights to Withdraw Proposal ....................................................24
7. Proposal Offer Firm ..................................................................................24
8. Disclosure of Proposed Contents ..............................................................24
9. No Obligation ............................................................................................24
10. Termination ...............................................................................................24
11. Sufficient Appropriation ...........................................................................25
12. Legal Review ............................................................................................25
13. Governing Law .........................................................................................25
14. Basis for Proposal .....................................................................................25
15. Contract Terms and Conditions ................................................................25
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16. Contract Deviations .................................................................................25
17. Offeror Qualifications ..............................................................................25
18. Right to Waive Minor Irregularities ........................................................26
19. Change in Contractor Representatives .....................................................26
20. Notice .......................................................................................................26
21. County Rights ..........................................................................................26
22. Right to Publish .......................................................................................26
23. Ownership of Proposals .........................................................................26
24. Electronic Mail Address Recommended .................................................27
25. Double-Sided Documents ........................................................................27
26. Living Wage ............................................................................................27
IV. RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................28
A. NUMBER OF RESPONSES ...............................................................................29
B. NUMBER OF COPIES .......................................................................................29
C. PROPOSAL FORMAT .......................................................................................29
1. Proposal Organization ...............................................................................29
2. Letter of Transmittal ..................................................................................29
V. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................30
A. INFORMATION .................................................................................................30
1. Time Frame ...............................................................................................30
B. EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................30
1. Qualifications and Experience ..................................................................30
2. Financial Plan, Viability and Solvency .....................................................31
3. Comprehensive Project Approach .............................................................31
4. Federal Grant Management Experience ....................................................31
5. Past Performance .......................................................................................31
VI. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................32
A. EVALUATION SCORING .................................................................................32
B. EVALUATION PROCESS .................................................................................32
APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form ....................................................................34
B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form ............................................................35
C. Cost Proposal .......................................................................................................38
D. Sample Agreement* ............................................................................................39
*Please note: Santa Fe County reserves the right to utilize an agreement form other than the
agreement template provided in this Request for Proposals (RFP). In the event an alternate
agreement is used, the General Conditions contained in this solicitation will remain applicable
and binding. The selected Offeror will be required to comply with all County-required terms,
conditions and provisions incorporated into the final agreement.
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I. ADVERTISEMENT
SANTA FE COUNTY
CHARGING AND FUELING INFRASTRUCTURE (CFI)
COMMUNITY GRANT IMPLEMENTATION
RFP NO. 2026-0283-CDD/TJ
Santa Fe County requests proposals from qualified Offerors, firms or a collaborative team/joint
venture to act as a Master Developer to provide design, construction, and installation of the EV
Charging Stations as detailed in the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Community EV
Charging Grant project. All proposals submitted shall be valid for ninety (90) days subject to
action by the County. Santa Fe County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in part or in
whole. A completed proposal shall be submitted in a sealed container indicating the proposal title
and number along with the Offeror's name and address clearly marked on the outside of the
container. All proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Santa Fe
County Purchasing Division, 102 Grant Avenue, (First Floor), Santa Fe, NM 87501. The
submission of Proposals will also be accepted electronically utilizing a DropBox. Please utilize this
link to upload your proposal submission: https://www.dropbox.com/request/4u5jr56gsm2nvrh61pf4
A Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, June 11, 2026,
online via Teams using link provided below meeting number 298 665 368 434 625 Passcode:
tF9mn7Bn or by calling (773) 352-2011 meeting number: 70101827#, phone conference ID: 701
018 27#. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: All qualified Offerors will receive consideration of
contract(s) without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, ancestry, age, physical and
mental handicap, serious medical condition, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation or gender
identity.
Request for Proposals will be available by contacting Tammy Jim, Procurement Specialist Senior,
102 Grant Avenue, (First Floor) Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, or by telephone at (505) 986-6370
or by email at tjim@santafecountynm.gov or on our website at
https://www.santafecountynm.gov/finance/purchasing-division/current-bid-solicitations.
PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE REJECTED BY SANTA FE COUNTY.
Santa Fe County Community Development Department
Published: June 7th & 8th
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II. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The Santa Fe County Community Development Department is seeking proposals from
qualified firms or collaborative teams/joint ventures to serve as the master developer for its
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Community Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
grant project. The County intends to enter into a single agreement with the selected Offeror.
B. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
The County has identified 13 sites for EV charging infrastructure installation and intends
for the selected master developer to own and operate the infrastructure developed under this
project, with the ability to generate a return on investment, provided that charging rates and
other fees are set at fair market rates in compliance with 23 CFR 680 and applicable
regulations. Offerors, whether individual firms or joint ventures, must demonstrate
experience in EV charging, PV installation, electric utility coordination, and public outreach,
with joint venture clearly defining each partner's role and expertise.
Offeror's must have a proven ability to cover the full project cost of $4,214,000.00.
C. SCOPE OF WORK
1. Project Overview
a. Installation of ten (10) Level 3 DC fast chargers (20 ports) delivering at least 50-
60 kW
b. Installation of twenty-three (23) Level 2 chargers (46 ports) delivering up to 19
kW
c. PV Installation with battery backup at El Rancho Senior & Community Center
(approximately 50kW)
d. Development and facilitation of comprehensive community engagement plan
2. Comprehensive Project Responsibilities
The master developer will be fully responsible for all aspects of the project, including
advancing the full upfront project cost of $4,214,000.00, with project terms and
timelines to be established in the final agreement. Responsibilities will include, but are
not limited to, project management and planning; design and engineering; equipment
procurement and installation; operations and maintenance; financial management;
community engagement and marking; data collection and reporting; compliance and risk
management; sustainability and environmental impact measures; economic
development and local job creation; and accessibility and equity requirements.
3. Site Specific Requirements
EV infrastructure will occur at thirteen (13) County-owned and operated sites. Site
Specific details are provided below:
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Site #1 Abedon Lopez Senior Center/Public Housing Authority
(35.99688, -106.0434) 155 A Camino De Quintana Espanola, NM
Location:
87532
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Three (3)
Site Prep, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical
Additional
Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox installation),
Improvements
Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Abedon Lopez Senior Center/Public Housing Authority
Complex encompasses a senior and community center along with
an affordable housing community operated by the Santa Fe County
Use Public Housing Authority with 61 subsidized rental units. The
immediate surrounding area includes the Santa Cruz Boys & Girls
Club, single family residences, agricultural fields, and an irrigation
ditch.
The site is accessible by a paved side street that connects to
Current
McCurdy Rd to the west. The parking lot is already fully accessible
Conditions
to the public and does not pose any safety concerns
Site #2 Benny Chavez Community Center
(36.00183, -105.9289) 354 A Juan Medina Road Chimayo, NM
Location:
87522
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Site Prep, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical
Additional
Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox installation),
Improvements
Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Benny Chavez Community Center encompasses a County
owned community center in Chimayo NM. The project site is
adjacent to NM76, a popular scenic bypass known as the High Road
Use to Taos and El Santuario de Chimayo, a National Historic
Landmark which receives over 300,000 visitors annually. The
immediate surrounding area includes small businesses, cultural
sites, single family homes, farms, and irrigation ditches.
Immediate access to the site is provided by a paved road that is
Current
maintained by Santa Fe County, the parking lot is fully accessible
Conditions
to the public and does not pose any safety concerns
Site #3 El Rancho Senior & Community Center
(35.89012, -106.08645) 394 County Road 84 El Rancho, NM
Location:
87506
# of EV DCFC - Two (2)
Chargers Level 2 - One (1)
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Site Prep, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical
Additional
Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox installation),
Improvements
Bollards, Lighting, Concrete Pads, PV Installation.
The El Rancho Senior & Community Center encompasses a County
owned senior and community Center in El Rancho adjacent to the
tribal areas of San Ildefonso Pueblo. The project site is in close
proximity to NM-502 a critical highway connecting Santa Fe
Use
County and Northern New Mexico to the Los Alamos National
Laboratory. The immediate surrounding area includes small
businesses, single family residences, farms and agricultural ditches
along County Rd. 84.
The project site is located on the main road through the village of
Current
El Rancho less than 0.5 miles from NM-502. The parking lot is
Conditions
fully accessible to the public and does not pose any safety concerns.
Site #4 Nambe Senior & Community Center
Location: (35.89683, -105.99043) 180A NM-503 Nambe, NM 87506
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Site Prep, Parking Lot Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs
Additional
and Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox
Improvements
installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Nambe Senior & Community Center encompasses a County
owned senior and community center in Nambe adjacent to the tribal
areas of Nambe Pueblo. The project site is adjacent to NM 503, a
Use
popular scenic bypass known as the High Road to Taos. The
immediate surrounding area includes farms, small businesses and
the historic Nambe Trading Post.
The site is directly accessed from NM 503 and is not currently
Current
paved. Project activities will include leveling and paving of the site
Conditions
to ensure accessibility.
Site #5 Santa Fe County Administrative Office
Location: (35.69084, -105.94053) 240 Grant Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical Work
Additional
(Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox installation), Bollards,
Improvements
Concrete Pads.
Located in downtown Santa Fe, the Santa Fe County
Administrative Office houses the County Clerk, Assessor, Growth
Management, Community Services and Community Development
Use departments and sees regular public visitation. The immediate
surrounding area includes the Santa Fe Convention Center, the
Historic Santa Fe Plaza, museums, businesses and restaurants
alongside multi-family and single-family housing.
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The site is accessed from Grant Avenue. The parking lot is paved
Current
and currently has two Level 2 chargers on site which are regularly
Conditions
utilized.
Site #6 Nancy Rodriguez Community Center
Location: (35.6585, -106.02898) 1 Prairie Dog Loop Santa Fe, NM 87507
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Site Prep, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical
Additional
Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox installation),
Improvements
Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Nancy Rodriguez Community Center encompasses a County
owned community center in the historic village of Agua Fria within
the boundaries of the City of Santa Fe. The site is located in close
proximity to NM 599 a critical highway connecting Albuquerque
Use
to Northern New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The immediate surrounding area includes a fire station, public park
and the La Familia Medical Center in addition to single and multi-
family housing.
Current The site is accessible by a paved county road The parking lot is
Conditions fully accessible to the public and does not pose any safety concerns.
Site #7 Santa Fe County Public Works Complex
(35.64159, -106.06808) 424 NM-599 Frontage Rd Santa Fe, NM
Location:
87507
# of EV DCFC - Two (2)
Chargers Level 2 -One (1)
Site Prep, Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and Posts,
Additional
Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox
Improvements
installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Santa Fe Public Works Complex supports County Public
Works operations with over 100 staff located on site in addition to
fuel pumps and the majority of County vehicles. The site is located
on the frontage road for NM 599 a critical highway connecting I-
Use
25 to Northern New Mexico and Los Alamos National Laboratory
and providing access to the Santa Fe Municipal Airport. The
immediate surrounding area includes multi-family housing and
industrial development.
The parking lot is already fully accessible to the public and does
Current
not pose any safety concerns. As part of recent parking
Conditions
improvements charging conduit has been installed on site.
Site #8 Nueva Acequia Affordable Housing
(35.6428, -106.01966) 1301-1347 Camino de Jacobo Santa Fe, NM
Location:
87507
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Three (3)
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Pavement Removal, Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and
Additional
Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox
Improvements
installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Nueva Acequia Affordable Housing Site is a planned
affordable housing complex owned and operated by Santa Fe
County with 130 units. The site is adjacent to the Jacob D Martinez
Affordable Housing development operated by the Santa Fe County
Use Housing Authority, a Boys and Girls Club and the Housing
Authority Administrative Office. The site is in close proximity to
Airport Road a major thoroughfare within the City of Santa Fe
along with businesses, restaurants and single and multi-family
residences.
Facility plans are currently being finalized and the paved parking
Current lot which will house EV charging stations has not been constructed.
Conditions Once constructed the site will be fully accessible to the public and
complex residents.
Site #9 Santa Fe County Public Safety & Correctional Facility
Location: (35.56432, -106.0485) 35 Camino Justicia Santa Fe, NM 87508
# of EV DCFC - Two (2)
Chargers Level 2 - One (1)
Site Prep, Pavement Removal, Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic
Additional
Signs and Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill,
Improvements
Pullbox installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Santa Fe County Public Safety & Correctional Facility houses
the County Sheriff's Office fleet along with critical public safety
operations including the County Sheriff's Office, Fire Department,
Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) and the
Use Santa Fe County Correctional Facility. Located off NM 14 the site
is along a major thoroughfare connecting the City of Santa Fe with
the communities of Cerrillos, Madrid and I-40. The immediate
surrounding area includes Santa Fe Studios, the New Mexico State
Penitentiary and single-family housing
Current The parking lot is already fully accessible to the public and does
Conditions not pose any safety concerns
Site #10 Max Coll Corridor Community Center
Location: (35.53671, -105.90987) 16 Avenida Torreon Santa Fe, NM 87508
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Site Prep, Pavement Removal, Paving, Pavement Markings,
Additional
Traffic Signs and Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching,
Improvements
Backfill, Pullbox installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads
The Max Coll Corridor Community Center encompasses a County
owned community center and public library in the unincorporated
Use
community of El Dorado. The project site is centrally located
within the suburban community of El Dorado has convenient
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access to NM HWY-285 which connects I-40 to I-25 bypassing the
City of Albuquerque. The immediate surrounding area includes a
grocery store, retail establishments, restaurants and single-family
housing.
The site is accessed from Avenida Torreon an arterial road through
Current
the community of El Dorado. The parking lot is fully accessible to
Conditions
the public and does not pose any safety concerns.
Site #11 Cerrillos Community Center & Fire Station
Location: (35.43444, -106.12154) 31 Main Street Los Cerrillos, NM 87010
# of EV DCFC - Two (2)
Chargers Level 2 - One (1)
Site Prep, Pavement Removal, Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic
Additional
Signs and Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill,
Improvements
Pullbox installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Cerrillos Community Center & Fire Station encompasses a
County owned community center and fire station currently under
construction within the village of Los Cerrillos. The site is adjacent
to NM 14 a major thoroughfare connecting the City of Santa Fe
Use
with the communities of Cerrillos, Madrid and I-40. The immediate
surrounding area includes Cerrillos Hills State Park, a post office,
small businesses, single family residences and the historic Los
Cerrillos village center.
The site is currently under construction. A publically accessible
Current
parking lot will be completed prior to the initiation of project
Conditions
activities.
Site #12 Stanley Fire Station
Location: (35.147893, -105.979789) 30 Kinsell Avenue Stanley, NM 87056
# of EV DCFC - Zero (0)
Chargers Level 2 - Two (2)
Pavement Removal, Paving, Pavement Markings, Traffic Signs and
Additional
Posts, Electrical Work (Conduit, Trenching, Backfill, Pullbox
Improvements
installation), Bollards, Concrete Pads.
The Stanley Fire Station encompasses a County owned fire station
and is in close proximity to the Stanley Cyclone Center a County
owned equine, livestock, and event arena in Stanley NM. Located
adjacent to NM-41 the site facilitates EV charging within the
Use
corridor between Moriarty NM and the City of Santa Fe serving the
communities of Stanley, Galisteo and El Dorado. The immediate
surrounding area includes community facilities, agricultural
properties and single-family housing.
The site is located off of County maintained Kinsell Avenue within
Current
the center of the village of Stanley. The parking lot at the fire station
Conditions
is accessible to the public and does not pose any safety concerns
Site #13 Edgewood Senior & Community Center
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