RFP TC FY26-27-001 Economic Development Specialist 07.01.2026 - CANCELLED | New Mexico Government Bid

Agency:	Torrance County
State:	New Mexico
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 541618 - Other Management Consulting Services 541990 - All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Posted Date:	Aug 4, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 4, 2026
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RFP TC FY26-07-001 / 07.07.2026

TORRANCE COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

RFP# TC FY26-27-001

RFP Release Date: July 7, 2026

Proposal Due Date: August 4, 2026

RFP TC FY26-07-001 / 07.07.2026

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................................. 1

A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ............................................................................................1

B. SCOPE OF PROCUREMENT ..........................................................................................................................1

C. PROCUREMENT MANAGER.........................................................................................................................1

D. PROPOSAL DELIVERY ..................................................................................................................................2

E. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY...................................................................................................................2

F. PROCUREMENT LIBRARY ............................................................................................................................5

II. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT ................................................................................................. 7

A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..........................................................................................................................................7

II. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT ................................................................................................. 7

A. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS ...............................................................................................................................7

1. Issue RFP .....................................................................................................................................................8

This RFP is being issued on behalf of the County of Torrance and the Torrance County Board of Commissioners

on the date indicated in Section II.A, Sequence of Events....................................................................................8

2. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form ............................................................................................................8

3. Deadline to Submit Written Questions .......................................................................................................8

4. Response to Written Questions ..................................................................................................................8

5. Submission of Proposal...............................................................................................................................8

6. Proposal Evaluation....................................................................................................................................9

7. Selection of Finalists ...................................................................................................................................9

8. Oral Presentations ......................................................................................................................................9

9. Finalize Contractual Agreements................................................................................................................9

10. Contract Awards ..................................................................................................................................10

11. Protest Deadline...................................................................................................................................10

B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................10

1. Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement ............................................................................10

2. Incurring Cost............................................................................................................................................10

3. Prime Contractor Responsibility ...............................................................................................................11

4. Subcontractors/Consent ...........................................................................................................................11

5. Amended Proposals ..................................................................................................................................11

6. Offeror’s Rights to Withdraw Proposal.....................................................................................................11

7. Proposal Offer Firm...................................................................................................................................11

8. Disclosure of Proposal Contents ...............................................................................................................11

9. No Obligation............................................................................................................................................12

10. Termination..........................................................................................................................................12

11. Sufficient Appropriation.......................................................................................................................12

12. Legal Review ........................................................................................................................................12

13. Governing Law .....................................................................................................................................12

14. Basis for Proposal.................................................................................................................................13

15. Contract Terms and Conditions............................................................................................................13

16. Offeror’s Terms and Conditions ...........................................................................................................13

17. Contract Deviations .............................................................................................................................13

18. Offeror Qualifications ..........................................................................................................................14

19. Right to Waive Minor Irregularities .....................................................................................................14

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20. Change in Contractor Representatives ................................................................................................14

21. Notice of Penalties ...............................................................................................................................14

22. Agency Rights.......................................................................................................................................14

23. Right to Publish ....................................................................................................................................14

24. Ownership of Proposals .......................................................................................................................14

25. Confidentiality......................................................................................................................................15

26. Electronic mail address required..........................................................................................................15

27. Use of Electronic Versions of this RFP ..................................................................................................15

28. New Mexico Employees Health Coverage............................................................................................15

29. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form .............................................................................................16

30. Letter of Transmittal ............................................................................................................................16

31. Disclosure Regarding Responsibility ....................................................................................................16

32. New Mexico/Native American Resident Preferences...........................................................................18

III. RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ...................................................................................................... 19

A. NUMBER OF RESPONSES ...............................................................................................................................19

B. NUMBER OF COPIES ......................................................................................................................................19

1. Hard Copy Responses................................................................................................................................19

C. PROPOSAL FORMAT ......................................................................................................................................20

IV. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 22

A. DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK ...........................................................................................................................22

1. GENERAL PURPOSE: Under the general direction of the County Manager assists with a variety of

economic development initiatives, including business recruitment, retention/expansion, programs and job

training that promote economic development and improve the quality of life for Torrance County residents,

and the creation and implementation of Economic Development and capital planning for the County. ..........22

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:......................................................................................................................................22

• Researches, develops, implements, manages, and administers programs and plans for economic

development and capital planning.....................................................................................................................22

• Leads projects as assigned by the County Manager or the Deputy County Manager, which includes:

publishing monthly newsletters; responding to business and development inquiries, providing resource

webpages, coordinating business educational services and trainings, and identifying and addressing needs in

the business community.....................................................................................................................................22

• Identifies, researches, prepares, submits, and administers grant funding for existing and new

programs/projects and opportunities related to economic development and capital planning........................22

• Provides information and analysis to the County Commission, County Manager, and other County

departments regarding economic issues. ..........................................................................................................22

• Performs economic development and industry research relating to the County's target industries and to the

regional economy...............................................................................................................................................22

• Collaborates with other government entities, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and

regional entities on behalf of the County for economic development projects; supports local communities in

identifying community issues and developing improvement plans....................................................................22

• Assists in the creation of recruitment and retention strategies for businesses in Torrance County in

coordination with the County Manager’s Office. ...............................................................................................23

• Supervises volunteer or temporary staff in developing projects and finalizing deliverables...........................23

• Develops and implements Economic Development Plans for the County, as well as objectives for specific

identified target industries.................................................................................................................................23

• Plans, monitors, and promotes businesses to the region, further enhancing the economic development of

that region; supports agriculture, agritourism, tourism, and other outreach initiatives...................................23

• Identifies appropriate economic development projects, activities, and opportunities for Torrance County and

administers contracts.........................................................................................................................................23

• Creates and implements entrepreneurial and business development strategies and projects.......................23

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• Researches, develops, or revises ordinances and resolutions impacting economic development; produces

maps to inform project teams regarding infrastructure, grants, or other economic development projects. ....23

• Serves as a primary point of contact for the business and development community to assist in maneuvering

county processes and procedures and to connect them with resources and services. ......................................23

• Represents Torrance County in meetings with government agencies, members of the public, and the private

sector. ................................................................................................................................................................. 23

• Revises Economic Development website and produces public materials and reports; researches software

options to improve efficiency of economic development programming; and reviews and edits economic

development plans and documents. ..................................................................................................................23

• Oversees and administers the County’s Infrastructure Capital Improvements Plan and other capital planning

processes. ...........................................................................................................................................................23

• In conjunction with the County Manager’s Office, evaluates the County’s short- and long-term capital needs

and aids in the management and execution of capital projects. .......................................................................23

• Evaluates and makes recommendations on the County’s capital infrastructure needs as they related to

business growth and economic development in the region. ..............................................................................24

• Other duties as assigned as by the County Manager. .....................................................................................24

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: ................................................................................................................24

• Knowledge of principles, practices, scope, and techniques of economic development; statistical and research

methods and sources of data relating to economic development. ....................................................................24

• Knowledge of comprehensive planning and land development regulations, policies, rules, and statutes. ....24

• Ability to read site plans and legal descriptions, to use a variety of maps and map scales, to interpret map

data, and convey that information to the public. ..............................................................................................24

• Understanding of capital project planning and execution. .............................................................................24

• Ability to work independently and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams, exercise sound judgment, and

handle sensitive public relations issues and information with tact and diplomacy. ..........................................24

• Ability to lead complex projects effectively and through completion. ............................................................24

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County officials and

departments, consultants, vendors, contractors, other governmental agencies, and the public. .....................24

• Ability to respond courteously, tactfully, and effectively to public concerns and complaints.........................24

• Ability to lead the work of others. ...................................................................................................................24

• Skilled in planning, organizing, and reviewing work of consultants and steering committees; in designing,

analyzing, writing, and editing research studies, final reports and plans; and in preparing complex forms and

documents. ......................................................................................................................................................... 24

• Skilled in interacting diplomatically with individuals and groups, including government officials and the

media. ................................................................................................................................................................24

• Skilled in using GIS mapping and planning software. .....................................................................................24

• Skilled in operating various word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software programs in a

Windows environment. ......................................................................................................................................25

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................................25

• Must have a valid New Mexico driver’s license...............................................................................................25

• Must have High School Diploma or GED. ........................................................................................................25

• A bachelor’s degree in Economic Development, Public or Business Administration, Economics or a related

field, or 4 years’ experience in economic development, economic research, public or business administration,

or a closely related field. ....................................................................................................................................25

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................25

• Two (2) years of experience in economic development, economic research, or business administration. .....25

• Two (2) years of experience related to capital planning or capital project management. .............................25

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar,

related, or a logical assignment to the position.................................................................................................25

ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCES .........................................................................................................................25

Mandatory Specification ....................................................................................................................................26

Desirable Specification .......................................................................................................................................27

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B. BUSINESS SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................27

1. Financial Stability......................................................................................................................................27

2. Performance Surety Bond .........................................................................................................................27

3. Letter of Transmittal Form........................................................................................................................27

4. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form ..................................................................................................27

5. Oral Presentation......................................................................................................................................28

6. Cost ...........................................................................................................................................................28

7. B. Offeror should submit a proposal with a detailed schedule of total costs per task. Offeror should also

provide unit cost estimated (hourly, etc.) and time schedule for each task within each task. The Offeror shall

quote hourly rates for additional consulting beyond the scope of the tasks described. ....................................28

8. Resident Business or Resident Veterans Preference .................................................................................28

V. EVALUATION ................................................................................................................................................... 29

A. EVALUATION POINT SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................29

B. EVALUATION FACTORS........................................................................................................................................30

B. EVALUATION PROCESS ..................................................................................................................................31

APPENDIX A.............................................................................................................................................................32

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RECEIPT FORM ...............................................................................................................32

APPENDIX B .............................................................................................................................................................33

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM ....................................................................................................33

APPENDIX C .............................................................................................................................................................36

DRAFT CONTRACT ...................................................................................................................................................36

APPENDIX D.............................................................................................................................................................45

COST RESPONSE FORM ...........................................................................................................................................45

APPENDIX E .............................................................................................................................................................46

LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL FORM .............................................................................................................................46

APPENDIX F .............................................................................................................................................................48

CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST AFFIDAVIT ...................................................................................................................... 48

APPENDIX G ......................................................................................................................................................... 49

ORGANIZATIONAL REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE ................................................................................................. 49

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