McKinley County

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Buyer type:: County
Location:: Gallup, NM
Country:: US

McKinley County RFPs

Active opportunities open for bidding

Economic Development Services (Request for Proposal)
Open
Jul 31, 2026
Closes
Aug 27, 2026
Seeks to contract with a qualified economic development organization, firm, or partnership ("contractor") to serve as the county's lead economic development services provider. The contractor shall assist the county in implementing economic development initiatives that increase private investment, strengthen the tax base, create and retain quality jobs, support industrial and commercial development, enhance regional competitiveness, and advance the county's economic development priorities.

Buyer Attributes

Key metrics and characteristics

Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170370
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
68,119
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
64 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
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TraditionalStartup-Friendly
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How to Sell to McKinley County

Procurement guidance and navigation tips.

Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
64 / 100
EasyLower is betterHellish
Quick Decision Flow
- Sole Source: If sale is less than ~$20,000, use sole source. If proprietary technology or critical emergency service, work with Procurement to submit a sole source justification; secure Board approval if over $10,
- Coops: State Purchasing Division — Statewide Price Agreements (SPAs), HGACBuy, Sourcewell, and NCPA are longer-term options.
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Sole Source
- Entity: McKinley County, NM.
- When to use: Proprietary tech essential to operations (e.g., precedents with Tyler Technologies, Zoll Medical) or critical emergency services (e.g., MedStar EMS).
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.
Cooperatives
- There is no evidence McKinley County uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and your Starbridge contact can help you gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform.
- Other cooperative options:
Registered vendors: NYC's Vendor Enrollment Center processes W-9 and PIP registration in 3-5 business days for prime bidders.
MOCS threshold triggers a formal RFx workflow — plan for 60-90 days from solicitation to award depending on category.

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Early Buyer Signals

Board meetings and strategic plans from McKinley County

McKinley County Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission addressed several financial and project-related matters, including the payment of various bills and the ratification of purchase orders. Key presentation and discussion items included an update on local drought conditions, fire restrictions, and a 9-month work services report. Action items featured the declaration of Motorcycle Awareness Month, the approval of Community Development Block Grant federal requirements, and the acceptance of the FY25 audit. Additionally, the Commission considered resolutions for the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds for three solar and battery storage projects, as well as several budget increases to cover inmate hospital claims, election expenses, and increased Federal Forest Reserve funding.
McKinley County Commission Regular Meeting
Date: Mar 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed and ratified multiple purchase order batches for financial obligations. Presentations included an analysis of current drought conditions compared to the previous year, including temperature and precipitation outlooks. The commission also received a legislative update for the year and a status report regarding the Rasmah and Thoreau Senior Centers.
County Commission Regular Meeting

Key Contacts

Public-sector contacts connected to McKinley County.

Elaine L. GomezAssistant Finance Director

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Robert BacaChairperson, Board of Commissioners

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McKinley County RFPs

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McKinley County Commission Regular Meeting

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County Commission Regular Meeting

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McKinley County RFPs

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McKinley County Commission Regular Meeting

McKinley County Commission Regular Meeting

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