RFP 2026-0064-PW/DK Water Reclamation Facility Expansion - Design-Build Project
| Agency: | Santa Fe County |
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| State: | New Mexico |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 24, 2026 |
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SANTA FE COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Water Reclamation Facility Expansion -
Design-Build Project
NM Commodity Code(s): 90625, 91359, 89077
RFP No. 2026-0064-PW/DK
February 2026
RFP No. 2026-0064-PW/DK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
I.
ADVERTISEMENT .......................................................................................................5
II.
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................6
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL…….......................................6
B. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION ...........................................................6
C. SCOPE OF WORK ...........................................................................................6
D. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................7
E. PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST ......................................................................9
F. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY.....................................................................9
III.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT...............................................12
A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..................................................................................12
B. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS...........................................................................13
B.a. Phase I – Qualification-Based Selection
B.b. Phase II – Final Selection and Award
B.c. 1. Issuance of RFP ........................................................................................13
2. Pre-Proposal Conference..........................................................................14
3. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due ................................................14
4. Deadline to Submit Written Questions for Phase I..................................14
5. Response to Written Questions for Phase I .............................................14
6. Submission of Phase I Proposals .............................................................14
7. Proposal Evaluation for Phase I...............................................................15
8. Release of Phase II Documents to Shortlisted Offerors ..........................15
9. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference Phase II.........................................15
10. Deadline to Submit Written Question for Phase II ................................16
11. Response to Written Questions for Phase II ............................................16
12. Submission of Phase II Proposal .............................................................16
13. Proposal Phase II Evaluation Review .....................................................17
14. Selection of Finalist ...................................................................................17
15. Contract Negotiations ................................................................................17
16. Contract Award ........................................................................................17
17. Right to Protest ..........................................................................................17
C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................18
1. Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement.................................18
2. Incurring Cost ................................................................................................18
3. Prime Contractor Responsibility ....................................................................18
4. Subcontractors................................................................................................19
5. Amended Proposals........................................................................................19
6. Offerors’ Rights to Withdraw Proposal .........................................................19
7. Proposal Offer Firm .......................................................................................19
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8. Disclosure of Proposed Contents..................................................................19
9. No Obligation ...............................................................................................20
10. Termination ..................................................................................................20
11. Sufficient Appropriation ..............................................................................20
12. Legal Review ...............................................................................................20
13. Governing Law ............................................................................................20
14. Basis for Proposal ........................................................................................20
15. Contract Terms and Conditions ...................................................................20
16. Contract Deviations......................................................................................21
17. Offeror Qualifications ..................................................................................21
18. Right to Waive Minor Irregularities.............................................................21
19. Change in Contractor Representatives .........................................................21
20. Notice ...........................................................................................................21
21. County Rights ..............................................................................................21
22. Right to Publish............................................................................................22
23. Ownership of Proposals ..............................................................................22
24. Electronic Mail Address Recommended......................................................22
25. Preference in Procurement by Santa Fe County ..........................................22
26. Double-Sided Documents ............................................................................24
27. Living Wage.................................................................................................24
IV.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................24
A. NUMBER OF RESPONSES...............................................................................24
B. NUMBER OF COPIES .......................................................................................24
C. PROPOSAL FORMAT .......................................................................................24
1. Proposal Organization ..................................................................................25
2. Letter of Transmittal .....................................................................................25
V.
EVALUATION FACTORS ..........................................................................................26
A. INFORMATION .................................................................................................26
1. Time Frame ....................................................................................................26
B. EVALUATION FACTORS – PHASE I .............................................................26
B.1. PHASE I EVALUATION FACTORS ..............................................................27
1. Specialized Design and Technical Competence ............................................27
2. Past Record and Performance ........................................................................28
3. Project Staffing ..............................................................................................29
4. Capacity and Capability .................................................................................29
5. Management Plan...........................................................................................30
6. Health and Safety ...........................................................................................30
7. Proximity to and Familiarity with Santa Fe County and the Project Site ......30
8. New Mexico Produced Work.........................................................................30
C. EVALUATION FACTORS – PHASE II ............................................................31
C.1. PHASE II PROPOSAL FORMAT .....................................................................31
C.2. PHASE II EVALUATION FACTORS ................................................................31
1. Quality of Proposed Design / Technical Solution..............................................31
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2. Quality of Construction Approach .....................................................................32
3. Demonstrated Response to Program Requirements...........................................32
4. Management Plan for Constructing the Project .................................................32
5. Cost and Schedule..............................................................................................32
C.3. OPTIONAL: STIPEND FOR UNSUCCESSFUL PHASE II OFFERORS.........33
VI.
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................33
A. EVALUATION SCORING.................................................................................33
B. EVALUATION PROCESS .................................................................................34
APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form....................................................................36
B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form............................................................37
C. Resident Veterans Preference Certification .........................................................40
D. Sample Agreement - DBIA Document No. 525, Standard Form of Agreement
Between Owner and Design-Builder – Lump Sum ..........................................41
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RFP No. 2026-0064-PW/DK
I. ADVERTISEMENT
SANTA FE COUNTY
Water Reclamation Facility Expansion - Design-Build Project
RFP No. 2026-0064-PW/DK
Santa Fe County requests proposals from licensed, qualified Design-Build Teams utilizing the
DBIA format to provide Design Build Delivery Services for the expansion of Santa Fe County
Water Reclamation Facility (SFCWRF), based upon the scope of work outlined in this Two-Step
Request for Proposal (RFP). 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 Phase I proposals must be received by 2:00PM on Tuesday, March 24, 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/UVITbbqXLHlWIGSeX4lQ
By submitting a proposal, each Offeror certifies qualifications and compliance with the
requirements of this Request for Proposals.
A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, online via
Teams meeting using link provided below; Meeting ID: 233 171 933 130 20,
Passcode: 6LR6Dx2G
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 Dani Koussa, Procurement Specialist Senior,
102 Grant Avenue, (First Floor) Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, or by telephone at (505) 986-6344
or by email at dkoussa@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 Public Works Department
Published February 8 & 9, 2026
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