OTERO COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
MANAGEMENT/LEASE FOR 204 ANGELINA BLVD
NM Commodity Code(s): 95815, 95816
RFP NO. 26-005
Deadline: Tuesday, March 4, 2026 @ 2:00 PM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I.
ADVERTISEMENT .......................................................................................................4
II.
INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................5
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL……………………… ........5
B. SCOPE OF WORK................................................................................................5
C. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................8
D. PROCUREMENT MANAGER ...........................................................................8
E. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY.....................................................................9
III.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT...............................................11
A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..................................................................................11
B. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS...........................................................................12
1. Issuance of RFP ................................................................................................12
2. Pre-Proposal Conference..................................................................................12
3. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due .........................................................12
4. Deadline to Submit Additional Written Questions ..........................................12
5. Response to Written Questions ........................................................................12
6. Submission of Proposals ..................................................................................13
7. Proposal Evaluation..........................................................................................13
8. Selection of Finalists ........................................................................................13
9. Best and Final Offers from Finalists (If applicable).........................................14
10. Oral Presentations by Finalists (If applicable) ...............................................14
11. Contract Negotiations.....................................................................................14
12. Contract Award ..............................................................................................14
13. Right to Protest...............................................................................................14
C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................15
1. Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement.................................15
2. Incurring Cost ................................................................................................15
3. Prime Contractor Responsibility ....................................................................15
4. Subcontractors................................................................................................15
5. Amended Proposals........................................................................................15
6. Offerors’ Rights to Withdraw Proposal .........................................................16
7. Proposal Offer Firm .......................................................................................16
8. Disclosure of Proposed Contents ...................................................................16
9. No Obligation.................................................................................................16
10. Termination....................................................................................................16
11. Sufficient Appropriation ................................................................................17
12. Legal Review .................................................................................................17
13. Governing Law ..............................................................................................17
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14. Basis for Proposal ..........................................................................................17
15. Contract Terms and Conditions .....................................................................17
16. Contract Deviations .......................................................................................17
17. Offeror Qualifications....................................................................................17
18. Right to Waive Minor Irregularities ..............................................................18
19. Change in Contractor Representatives ..........................................................18
20. Notice.............................................................................................................18
21. County Rights ................................................................................................18
22. Right to Publish .............................................................................................18
23. Ownership of Proposals ...............................................................................18
24. Electronic Mail Address Recommended .......................................................19
25. Preference in Procurement by Otero County.................................................19
IV.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................21
A. NUMBER OF RESPONSES...............................................................................21
B. NUMBER OF COPIES .......................................................................................21
C. PROPOSAL FORMAT .......................................................................................21
1. Proposal Organization ...............................................................................21
2. Letter of Transmittal..................................................................................22
V.
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................23
A. INFORMATION .................................................................................................23
1. Time Frame ...............................................................................................23
B. EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................23
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................23
2. Technical Competence and Experience ....................................................23
3. Evidence of Understanding Scope of Work ..............................................23
4. Capacity and Capability ............................................................................24
C. COST PROPOSAL .........................................................................................24
VI.
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................24
A. EVALUATION SCORING.................................................................................24
B. EVALUATION PROCESS .................................................................................25
APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form....................................................................26
B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form............................................................27
C. Resident Veterans Preference Certification .........................................................30
D. Non-Collusion-Disbarment…………………………………………………….31
E. Cost Proposal .......................................................................................................32
F. Sample Agreement ..............................................................................................33
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I. ADVERTISEMENT
OTERO COUNTY
Information Technology Managed Services
RFP NO. 26-004
The County of Otero is issuing a Request for Proposals for the management and operation of our
primary care health clinic located in the community of Chaparral, New Mexico. The successful
Proposer will have experience in running similar facilities; offer a detailed plan of startup; offer a
detailed plan of coordination with the New Mexico Department of Health in accordance with 7
NMAC 11.2 for licensure; a plan for staffing; a plan for coordinating the construction and
equipping of the new facility; and provide an analysis of patient costs.
We are requesting that you prepare a brief response based on the Request for Proposal and
accompanying information. The proposal should address your interest in satisfying the County’s
objectives established for this effort. The proposal should also clearly demonstrate your ability to
achieve the scope of work. It is, therefore, important that you list all key individuals that you
would assign to the project and define an approach that would be used to implement this service.
Careful review of the RFP is highly recommended to ensure a responsive submittal. This RFP
was prepared in accordance with current State Procurement Statutes.
Otero County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in part or in whole. All proposals
must be received by 2:00PM on Tuesday March 4, 2026, at the Otero County Purchasing
Division, 1101 New York Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310. Building hours are Monday – Thursday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
By submitting a proposal for the requested services, each Offeror is certifying that it is a qualified
firm and its proposal complies with the requirements stated within the Request for Proposals.
There will not be a pre-proposal conference. If you have any questions concerning this RFP, please
email Wendy Robinson, Procurement Manager at wrobinson@co.otero.nm.us no later than February
12, 2026.
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 Wendy Robinson, Procurement Manager,
1101 New York Ave, Rm 118 Alamogordo, NM 88310, or by telephone at (575) 434-0710 or on
our website at https://co.otero.nm.us/Bids.aspx?CatID=17 .
PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE REJECTED BY OTERO COUNTY.
Otero County
Published 01/31/2026 ADN
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II. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The County of Otero is issuing a Request for Proposals for the management and operation
of our primary care health clinic located in the community of Chaparral, New Mexico. The
successful Proposer will have experience in running similar facilities; offer a detailed plan
of startup; offer a detailed plan of coordination with the New Mexico Department of
Health in accordance with 7 NMAC 11.2 for licensure; a plan for staffing; a plan for
coordinating the construction and equipping of the new facility; and provide an analysis of
patient costs.
We are requesting that you prepare a brief response based on the Request for Proposal and
accompanying information. The proposal should address your interest in satisfying the
County’s objectives established for this effort. The proposal should also clearly
demonstrate your ability to achieve the scope of work. It is, therefore, important that you
list all key individuals that you would assign to the project and define an approach that
would be used to implement this service. Careful review of the RFP is highly
recommended to ensure a responsive submittal. This RFP was prepared in accordance
with current State Procurement Statutes.
In order to adequately supply the committee members involved in reviewing RFP’s and
making the selection, we are requesting one (1) original, three (3) copies and one (1)
electronic copy of the RFP to be submitted. Submit one (1) original fee estimate under
separate sealed cover on your firm’s letterhead and mark it “Fee Estimate.” Make
certain you address all items requested to ensure a responsive submittal.
B. BACKGROUND
The Chaparral Health Clinic is located at 204 Angelina Boulevard, within the unincorporated community
of Chaparral, NM. It borders Dona Ana County to the west and EL Paso County Texas to the South; it is 17
miles north of EL Paso Texas. Chaparral is one of the largest unincorporated communities in the State of
New Mexico. The Clinic is 4,170 square feet and it was built in 2010. Clinic is occupied by Presbyterian
Medical Services currently. The building provides a reception area, four exam rooms with sinks, offices,
bio-hazard room with a separate outside entrance, nurses station, a drug room, breakroom, janitor’s closet,
and two handicapped accessible restrooms.
This will be a Management/Lease agreement the building was appraised at $47,955.00 PER ANNUM.
Otero County will accept in-kind contributions, i.e. volunteer labor, as part of the rent.
Proposers shall provide, store, and utilize at their own expense, all consumable items related to the
work. All utilities and janitorial expenses will be paid by the Lessee. This will be a one (1) year
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.