Lessee for 2801 Cerrillos Rd

The City of Santa Fe, New Mexico, is soliciting proposals under RFP FY26-GEN-088 to secure a lessee for the city-owned property located at 2801 Cerrillos Road. The property consists of a 6,512 square foot building on a 10,710 square foot parcel with an asphalt parking lot, zoned as C2 PUD General Commercial. The selected lessee must occupy the property to operate and provide services that benefit the community, with a strict restriction that the premises cannot be used for homeless services. The lease features an initial term of five years with one five-year option term, and possession is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2028. Offerors must propose rent based on a fair-market-rent appraisal and submit their proposals electronically via the OpenGov portal by November 1, 2026. Evaluation is based on a weighted scoring system that prioritizes the rent proposal and acceptance of the standard lease agreement, followed by the community benefit, offeror experience, and business type. Requirements for submission include a cover letter, mandatory appendixes regarding conflict of interest and living wages, and a rent proposal form. The successful lessee will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile, and umbrella policies, and may need to provide a performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit for property improvements.