When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due December 1, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 18, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $1,000,000 – $5,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by New Mexico Department of Transportation. The work is located in New Mexico, United States.

Statewide Geotechnical Engineering/Design On-Call (Due December 1, 2026)

SUMMARY

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is seeking proposals for statewide geotechnical engineering and design services on an on-call basis for a four-year term.

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DESCRIPTION

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is requesting proposals for statewide geotechnical engineering and design services on an on-call basis. The selected consultant will support the NMDOT State Materials Laboratory with tasks including field reconnaissance, field investigations, laboratory testing, geotechnical and foundation report generation, development and review of plans and specifications, design recommendations, and data interpretation. The contract term is four years. The work will be performed statewide.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Consultant must follow the NMDOT Office of the Inspector General procedure and receive eligibility acknowledgement prior to the proposal deadline
Consultant must be included on the NMDOT eligibility list or have an email acknowledgement of eligibility from the NMDOT OIG
Consultant must have proper certifications and licenses to do business in New Mexico
Consultant must maintain a New Mexico office and New Mexico professional contractor registration
All reports, plans and computations must be signed and stamped by a New Mexico Registered Professional Engineer
Consultant must have a Quality Control (QC) Plan in place
Prime Offeror must perform at least thirty-five percent (35%) of all contractual services
Offeror must submit a completed Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Offeror must submit a signed New Mexico Employees Health Coverage Form
Offeror must submit Form No. A-1013, Design or Other Consultant Offeror’s List
Offeror must submit Form No. A-1036, Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement

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TIMELINE

Issue of RFP: October 30th, 2026

Acknowledgement of Receipt Form: November 16th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Additional Written Questions: November 18th, 2026

Response to Written Questions/RFP Amendments: November 20th, 2026

Submission of Proposal: December 1st, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: December 2026

Selection of Finalists: December 2026/January 2027

Oral Presentation by Finalists: January/February 2027

Best and Final Offers: February/March 2027

Finalize Contract: March/April 2027

Contract Award: April 2027

Issuing Agency

New Mexico Department of Transportation

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Statewide Geotechnical Engineering/Design On-Call