STORY RIDERS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD

Location:	New Mexico
Posted:	Aug 13, 2026
Due:	Aug 31, 2026
Agency:	Otero County
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	58 - Communications, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
Solicitation No:	RFP 27-003
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OTERO COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

Outdoor Youth Mentoring Services

(Story Riders Model or CYFD-Approved Equivalent)

for Juvenile Justice Board

NM Commodity Code(s): 96258

RFP NO. 27-003

Proposals Due: Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:00 AM

RFP NO. 27-003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE NO.

I. ADVERTISEMENT................................................................................................................ 4

II. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 5

A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ......................................................... 5

B. SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................................ 5

C. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 7

D. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................... 8

E. PROCUREMENT MANAGER ......................................................................................... 8

F. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................. 9

III. CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT................................................ 11

A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS .............................................................................................. 11

B. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS ....................................................................................... 12

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 15

IV. RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................... 20

V. SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................. 22

A. INFORMATION – TIME FRAME ................................................................................. 22

B. EVALUATION CRITERIA ............................................................................................ 22

1. Qualifications and Capabilities (200 points)............................................................... 22

2. Licensure and Certifications (mandatory) (150 points) .............................................. 22

3. Program Approach and Service Delivery Plan (300 points)....................................... 23

4. Client References (150 points).................................................................................... 23

5. Cost (200 points)......................................................................................................... 23

C. COST PROPOSAL .......................................................................................................... 23

VI. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ................................................................................... 24

A. EVALUATION SCORING ............................................................................................. 24

B. EVALUATION PROCESS.............................................................................................. 24

APPENDICES

A. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form ................................................................................ 26

B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form ........................................................................ 27

C. Resident Veterans Preference Certification ..................................................................... 30

D. Cost Proposal Form.......................................................................................................... 31

RFP NO. 27-003

E. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters ...... 32

F. Sample Program Services Agreement .............................................................................. 33

RFP NO. 27-003

I. ADVERTISEMENT

OTERO COUNTY

Outdoor Youth Mentoring Services (Story Riders Model or CYFD-Approved Equivalent)

RFP NO. 27-003

Otero County requests proposals from qualified individuals or organizations to establish a contract

through competitive negotiations for the provision of Outdoor Youth Mentoring Services (Story

Riders model or a CYFD-approved equivalent program model) for the Juvenile Justice Board. All

proposals submitted shall be valid for ninety (90) days subject to action by the County. Otero County

reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in part or in whole. All proposals must be received

by 11:00 AM on Monday, August 31, 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 services requested, 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 August

18, 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

PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT

BE CONSIDERED AND WILL BE REJECTED BY OTERO COUNTY.

Otero County

Published August 13, 2026 ADN

RFP NO. 27-003

II. INTRODUCTION

A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The County of Otero is requesting sealed proposals from qualified individuals/companies to

establish a contract through competitive negotiations for the provision of Outdoor Youth

Mentoring Services (Story Riders model or a CYFD-approved equivalent program model) for

the Juvenile Justice Board funded through the Juvenile Continuum Grant Fund as follows:

The project involves delivering culturally responsive youth mentoring and positive

youth development programming combining cycling, outdoor experiential education,

leadership development, and cultural connection for youth in Mescalero and Otero

County, consistent with the Story Riders program model described in the County’s

CYFD-approved FY27 continuum application. Offerors may propose an equivalent

program model; award of a contract for an alternative model is contingent on CYFD

approval of a program amendment under the County’s Grant Agreement.

Provider will deliver programming structured around Bici (Bike), Bosque (Nature),

and Belonging, including bicycle safety and maintenance instruction, guided outdoor

experiences, cultural storytelling, and group and individual mentoring, delivered

quarterly over 2–4 day program events, including established partnerships with the

Mescalero Apache Tribal community and the Mescalero Apache school system.

Offerors may propose additional community partners.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

The selected contractor shall deliver the following responsibilities:

Facilitate quarterly program events under the approved program model using qualified, trained

mentors/facilitators.

● Provide participating youth with bicycles, helmets, and related safety instruction.

● Maintain attendance and participation logs for all enrolled youth.

● Submit monthly programmatic reports and itemized invoices to the Continuum Coordinator.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	RFP 27-003
Bid Title:	STORY RIDERS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD
Category:	Bids/RFP's
Status:	Open

STORY RIDERS FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE BOARD

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