STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST SERVICES
| Location: | New Mexico |
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| Posted: | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Due: | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Agency: | Otero County |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Solicitation No: | RFP 27-001 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
RFP 27-001
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| Bid Title: |
STATE LEGISLATIVE LOBBYIST SERVICES
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| Category: | Bids/RFP's |
| Status: | Open |
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OTERO COUNTY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
State Legislative Lobbyist Services
NM Commodity Code(s): 96151
RFP NO. 27-001
September 1, 2026
RFP NO. 27-001
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. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................7
D. PROCUREMENT MANAGER ...........................................................................7
E. DEFINITION OF TERMINOLOGY.....................................................................8
III.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE PROCUREMENT...............................................10
A. SEQUENCE OF EVENTS ..................................................................................10
B. EXPLANATION OF EVENTS...........................................................................11
1. Issuance of RFP ................................................................................................11
2. Pre-Proposal Conference..................................................................................11
3. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due.........................................................11
4. Deadline to Submit Additional Written Questions ..........................................11
5. Response to Written Questions ........................................................................11
6. Submission of Proposals ..................................................................................12
7. Proposal Evaluation..........................................................................................12
8. Selection of Finalists ........................................................................................12
9. Best and Final Offers from Finalists (If applicable).........................................12
10. Oral Presentations by Finalists (If applicable) ...............................................13
11. Contract Negotiations.....................................................................................13
12. Contract Award ..............................................................................................13
13. Right to Protest...............................................................................................13
C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................14
1. Acceptance of Conditions Governing the Procurement.................................14
2. Incurring Cost ................................................................................................14
3. Prime Contractor Responsibility ....................................................................14
4. Subcontractors................................................................................................14
5. Amended Proposals........................................................................................14
6. Offerors’ Rights to Withdraw Proposal .........................................................14
7. Proposal Offer Firm .......................................................................................15
8. Disclosure of Proposed Contents ...................................................................15
9. No Obligation.................................................................................................15
10. Termination....................................................................................................15
11. Sufficient Appropriation................................................................................15
12. Legal Review .................................................................................................16
13. Governing Law ..............................................................................................16
14. Basis for Proposal ..........................................................................................16
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15. Contract Terms and Conditions .....................................................................16
16. Contract Deviations .......................................................................................16
17. Offeror Qualifications....................................................................................16
18. Right to Waive Minor Irregularities ..............................................................16
19. Change in Contractor Representatives ..........................................................17
20. Notice.............................................................................................................17
21. County Rights ................................................................................................17
22. Right to Publish .............................................................................................17
23. Ownership of Proposals ...............................................................................17
24. Electronic Mail Address Recommended .......................................................17
25. Preference in Procurement by Otero County.................................................17
IV.
RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................19
A. NUMBER OF RESPONSES...............................................................................19
B. NUMBER OF COPIES .......................................................................................19
C. PROPOSAL FORMAT .......................................................................................19
1. Proposal Organization ...............................................................................19
2. Letter of Transmittal..................................................................................19
V.
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................21
A. INFORMATION .................................................................................................21
1. Time Frame ...............................................................................................21
B. EVALUATION CRITERIA ................................................................................21
1. Introduction ...............................................................................................21
2. Technical Competence and Experience ....................................................21
3. Evidence of Understanding Scope of Work ..............................................21
4. Capacity and Capability ............................................................................22
C. COST PROPOSAL .........................................................................................22
VI.
EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS ...............................................................................22
A. EVALUATION SCORING.................................................................................22
B. EVALUATION PROCESS .................................................................................23
APPENDICES
A. Acknowledgement of Receipt Form....................................................................24
B. Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form............................................................25
C. Resident Veterans Preference Certification .........................................................28
D. Cost Proposal .......................................................................................................29
E. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility…...30
F. Sample Agreement………………………………………………………………31
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RFP NO. 27-001
I. ADVERTISEMENT
OTERO COUNTY
State Legislative Lobbyist Services
RFP NO. 27-001
Otero County requests proposals from qualified vendors or firms to provide lobbying services with
the New Mexico State Legislature and the New Mexico State Governor’s Office to advance County
policy, legislative priorities, and capital outlay funding requests annually with the State of New
Mexico legislature. 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 2:00PM on Tuesday, September 1, 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
20, 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 July 30, 2026 ADN
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RFP NO. 27-001
II. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The County seeks to retain the services of an experienced lobbyist to work with the
County Manager and County staff to address matters that will appear before the New
Mexico State Legislature, individual state legislators, the New Mexico Governor, local and
county government and other state agencies, specifically relating to and that affect Otero
County and its residents.
Otero County seeks a legislative program rooted in approaches that center the County’s
values and communities. The County is interested in proposals grounded in who the
County is today and that move the County toward a vision of where it needs to be for
effective and powerful advocacy alongside its constituency.
The County recognizes that our needs are not simultaneously executed projects, but a
process in need of skilled relationship builders, creative government relations
professionals, and people who seek to make the resources of the County accountable to the
communities we serve.
Additionally, Otero County may require assistance with other local and regional governing
bodies as needed when opportunities arise.
B. SCOPE OF WORK
Lobbying services will include (and are not limited to) the following:
Strategy
• Meet with the County Manager, key County staff, and designated staff to assist in
developing the County’s legislative priorities and attend Board of County
Commissioners meetings to establish the County’s legislative agenda.
• Assist the County in the development of relationships with the state legislators to
influence policies and future issues of interest related to our mission.
• Propose a strategic advocacy and political engagement plan designed to achieve
legislative goals and support funding priorities.
• Develop a plan for off-session activities and coordinate with County staff.
• Communicate the goals, aspirations, and work of the County to key legislators and
staff in the legislative policymaking space.
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