RFP 26-06 Design-Build Minor Construction

ACES Educational Services is soliciting proposals to establish indefinite-quantity, on-call master agreements with multiple pre-qualified General Contractors to provide Design-Build Minor Construction Services for participating agencies throughout New Mexico. The scope of work encompasses turnkey civil services, greenfield playgrounds, site improvements, athletic surfacing, storage structures, and building adaptations. This includes infrastructure such as roads and parking areas, facility work for stadiums and parks, mechanical systems including HVAC and plumbing, and general site work like land leveling and excavation. Individual project work orders under these agreements are capped at 400,000 dollars per project. The contract features an initial one-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals, totaling a potential three-year duration. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous proposals, with a specific focus on the qualifications and certifications of key personnel. Contractors must hold a valid New Mexico Construction Industries Division license and Public Works Contractor Registration. For projects exceeding 25,000 dollars, bid, performance, and payment bonds are required, while projects over 60,000 dollars must comply with New Mexico public works requirements, including prevailing wage determinations and certified payrolls. Administrative terms require that all billing be conducted in arrears, with payments rendered within 30 calendar days after certification. ACES will withhold a 1.5 percent administrative fee from payments, meaning contractors receive 98.5 percent of the invoiced amount. Proposals must be submitted via the ACES Procurement Portal by November 5, 2026, and must include a letter of transmittal, at least three organizational references, and certifications regarding debarment and the non-use of AI in drafting the proposal. Contractors are also responsible for ensuring all work is code-compliant and, where applicable, meets Public School Facilities Authority standards.