N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.31 - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP")

A. Initiation: The request for proposals ("RFP") is used to initiate a competitive sealed proposal procurement. All state agencies shall follow published guidelines and procedures issued by the state purchasing agent from development stage through award of RFP-based procurements. At a minimum the RFP shall include the following:

(1) the specifications for the services or items of tangible personal property to be procured;

(2) all contractual terms and conditions applicable to the procurement;

(3) instructions concerning the submission and response to questions;

(4) the term of the contract and conditions of renewal or extension, if any;

(5) instructions and information to offerors, including the location where proposals are to be received and the date, time and place where proposals are to be received and reviewed;

(6) all of the evaluation factors, and the relative weights to be given to the factors in evaluating proposals;

(7) a statement that discussions may be conducted with offerors who submit proposals determined to be potentially acceptable of being selected for award, but that proposals may be accepted without such discussions;

(8) a notice that the RFP may be canceled and that any and all proposals may be rejected in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the state of New Mexico; and

(9) a statement of how proposed costs should be submitted;

(10) a notice that reads substantially as follows: The Procurement Code, Section 13-1-28 through 13-1-199 NMSA 1978, imposes civil, misdemeanor and felony criminal penalties for its violation. In addition, the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities and kick-backs.

B. Incorporation by reference: The RFP may incorporate documents by reference, provided that the RFP specifies where such documents can be obtained.

C. Form of proposal: The manner in which proposals are to be submitted, including any forms for that purpose, must be designated in the RFP.

D. Proposal preparation time: 30 calendar days between the date of issue and the proposal due date is the recommended minimum proposal preparation time. A longer preparation time may be required for complex procurements or for procurements that require substantial offeror resources to prepare an acceptable proposal.

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N.M. Admin. Code § 1.4.1.31

1.4.1.31 NMAC - Rp, 1.4.1.31 NMAC, 08-30-13, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 12, June 21, 2022, eff. 6/21/2022