A 2-story building addition and renovating a portion of the existing building. The existing building houses the 13th District Courts for the State of NM and will remain in use during construction. The north portion of the existing building will be completely remodeled including structural enhancements to support new bldg systems being installed. The addition will be a steel framed building on concrete grade beams supported by spread footings on rammed aggregate piers. The addition includes Magistrate Courts on the first level and District Courts on the second level and associated security functions. The Site work includes developing the vacant land on the east and preparation work for new NMDOT access points. and other Work indicated in the Contract Documents.
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Census ID
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131022
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
800
Population
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159,565
Procurement Hell Score
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68 / 100
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:Not viable here—skip and go straight to a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and OMNIA Partners; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Sandoval County, NM:No evidence of a viable sole source pathway. The county emphasizes competitive bidding, making sole source justifications unlikely to succeed. Practical approach: skip sole source and pursue cooperative contracts immediately.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Sandoval County
Sandoval County Investment Committee Regular Meeting Minutes
Date: Apr 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed staffing updates, including an upcoming retirement and new hiring plans. Discussions covered the second-half tax season, specifically regarding collection deadlines, outreach programs at various community locations, and progress on property tax auctions. Detailed financial reports were presented, including current bank balances, interest earnings, and overall investment portfolio performance. Additionally, the committee noted plans to issue a request for proposal for banking services in the future.
Sandoval County Board Of Commissioners Board Of Finance Quarterly Report
Date: Aug 12, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Finance Quarterly Report focused on updates from the Treasurer's Office, including staffing changes and a status report on the upcoming delinquent manufactured home auction. The Treasurer discussed County investment interest earnings, highlighting a successful negotiation with UMB Bank to increase the interest rate, and provided a progress update on the banking services Request for Proposal (RFP). Additionally, an overview of the County's investment portfolios was presented by the Senior Advisor of Government Portfolio Advisors.
Sandoval County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The board conducted several key business items, including the issuance of proclamations for Black Business Month and Family Fun Month. Presentations were received regarding an update from the UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center and recognition for emergency responders involved in the McCauley Fire. Appointments were made to the Sandoval County Salary Commission. The board adopted ordinances authorizing the issuance of bonds for landfill equipment and property acquisition, and approved resolutions to place bond questions for the library, fire facilities, and the Bureau of Elections facility on the upcoming General Election ballot. Additionally, a collective bargaining agreement with the New Mexico Coalition of Public Safety Officers was approved.
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