Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the City of Albuquerque?

City of Albuquerque procurement rules are set out in Chapter 5, Article 5 (Public Purchases Ordinance) and the City of Albuquerque Procurement Manual (linked from the Purchasing Division). The Manual and ordinance define procurement methods, thresholds, and prohibitions such as cost‑plus contracts and purchase‑splitting (§5‑5‑9).

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does the City of Albuquerque use?

The City of Albuquerque operates the ABQ Buys Local self‑certification program offering Local Business, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), and Women‑Owned Business certifications. Certifications require at least 51% ownership/control for MBE/WBE or a principal place of business in the Greater Albuquerque area for Local Business; Ordinance 5‑6 sets affirmative‑action goals.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: Albuquerque, NM
Country:: US

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Food Truck Vendors – (SONV) Community Events
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
The City of Albuquerque is seeking qualified food truck vendors to provide prepared meals and combo-style food and beverage offerings at Season of Non-Violence community events. Vendors must provide their own staffing and submit required documentation, including a signed pay equity form, valid food server permit, pricing sheet, and bidder contact information. The open RFB closes October 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, with questions due October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT.
RFP-2027-807-DFA-ID - Fiduciary Municipal Advisory Services
Posted
Sep 16, 2026
Closes
Oct 16, 2026
The City of Albuquerque is requesting proposals from qualified firms to serve as Municipal Advisor for several City bond credits. The selected firm will advise on the planning, analysis, structuring, issuance, and management of debt and other City financings, while helping reduce financing costs, support credit ratings, and maintain regulatory compliance. The open five-year engagement includes debt management, bond transaction oversight, capital financing strategy, bond marketing, investment of bond proceeds, arbitrage management, and continuing disclosure support.
Cabq Gorilla Exhibit Renovations Project (Request for Proposals)
Posted
Sep 13, 2026
Closes
Oct 7, 2026
Project includes Exhibit Renovations Project.

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- Sole Source: If sale is less than $75,000, use sole source.
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- Threshold: Any sole source purchase over $75,000 faces unpredictable, lengthy approval cycles.
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City of Albuquerque Contracts

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N Harris Computer Corporation at City of Albuquerque
Effective: Oct 1, 2012Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document outlines the history and ongoing status of software and hardware maintenance agreements between the City of Albuquerque and System Innovators (later N. Harris Computer Corporation). It details multiple contracts (704425, 705557, 706290, 708862, 707044) for iNovah support, Edgesoft interface, and a Construction Permit interface, with various amendments, price adjustments, and extensions spanning from October 2012 to June 2017. The agreements cover annual maintenance, new interfaces, and customizations, reflecting a complex and evolving relationship for these critical software services.
Ardham Technologies, Inc. at City of Albuquerque
Effective: Aug 16, 2022Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Quote #ESTQ-018167 v1 from Ardham Technologies, Inc. to the City of Albuquerque, Department of Technology and Innovation (DTI), for Microsoft PowerAutomate and Project Renewal. Issued on August 16, 2022, and valid for a 1-year term, the quote details two CSP-ELIT product line items. The total cost, including estimated tax, is $1,793.75. The quote references Bernalillo County Contract CCN 2019-0860 and includes general terms and conditions.
Ardham Technologies, Inc. at City of Albuquerque
Effective: Aug 22, 2024Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a quote (ESTQ-021200 v1) issued by Ardham Technologies, Inc. to the City of Albuquerque on April 12, 2024, expiring on May 9, 2024. It details the renewal of 6 Power Automate per user annual plans for government use, with a service renewal date of August 21, 2024. The total estimated cost for this renewal, including tax, is $93.96, and the pricing references Bernalillo County Contract CCN 2023-0653.
Ardham Technologies, Inc. at City of Albuquerque
Effective: Aug 19, 2025Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is a quote from Ardham Technologies, Inc. to DTI (City of Albuquerque) for the renewal of Microsoft Power Automate per user plan (GCC) for a term from August 19, 2025, to August 18, 2026. The total estimated cost for this renewal, including tax, is $1,087.12. The quote, identified as ESTQ-024279 v1, references Bernalillo County Contract CCN: 2023-0653.
Ardham Technologies, Inc. at City of Albuquerque
Effective: Aug 21, 2023Expires: Expiration date locked.Unlock
This document is Quote #ESTQ-020536 v1 from Ardham Technologies, Inc. to the City of Albuquerque for the renewal of O365 PowerAutomate and Project licenses. The quote, issued on January 11, 2024, and expiring on February 8, 2024, details two line items with respective billing periods (Power Automate from 2023-08-21 to 2024-08-20, Project Plan 3 from 2023-09-16 to 2024-09-15). The total cost for these services, including an estimated tax, is $1,959.18.

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City of Albuquerque Finance & Government Operations Committee Action Summary
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and recommended approval for several items, including construction management services, renewable natural gas credit management, and security guard services for the Gateway Center. Members also noted receipt of the fiscal year 2026 IPRA report, postponed a moratorium request regarding the Lofts at Albuquerque High, and approved grant fund acceptance from the New Mexico State Tourism Department. Additionally, adjustments to the fiscal year 2027 operating budget regarding transit and planning departments were approved as amended, and the appropriation of opioid settlement funds was recommended for passage.
City of Albuquerque City Council Action Summary
Date: Sep 9, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The City Council conducted an action meeting involving multiple ordinances, resolutions, and administrative matters. Key discussion topics included the appointment of the City Attorney, a veto override related to the City Legal Department, the approval of various lease agreements for office space and parking studies, and the appropriation of funds for infrastructure and housing projects. The council also addressed zoning appeals, enacted ordinances regarding Artificial Intelligence and the Emerging Technology Advisory Board, mandated recycling services for multi-family dwellings, and debated regulations for virtual currency and street construction safety.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the City of Albuquerque?

Procurement for the City of Albuquerque is centralized in the Purchasing Division within the Department of Finance & Administrative Services, with the Chief Procurement Officer serving as the Central Purchasing Office. The Technology & Innovation Department’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) and Information Services Committee (ISC) oversee IT purchase reviews and approvals.

Where does the City of Albuquerque post bids and RFPs?

The City of Albuquerque posts official bids, RFPs, RFQs, and results on its Bonfire eProcurement portal, which is linked from the Purchasing Division’s Solicitations page. Vendors should register on Bonfire to view, download, and respond to posted solicitations and results.

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