What products and services does the Town of Taos procure?

The Town of Taos Procurement Policy lists durable procurement categories: tangible goods, services (including event services), professional services, construction/public-works services, and micro‑purchases via the procurement card. Vendors should consult the policy for solicitation methods and thresholds for each category.

Does the Town of Taos use cooperative purchasing or piggyback contracts?

The Town of Taos Procurement Policy authorizes purchases from State or Federal purchasing contracts and cooperative bid procurements. The policy requires that identifying contract numbers be cited when vendors use those contract vehicles.

What procurement requirements does the Town of Taos publish for vendors?

Town of Taos requires vendor onboarding: submit a W-9 and a certificate of insurance when providing services; construction contracts over $25,000 require 100% performance and payment bonds; subcontractors with work over $125,000 must provide bonds; federally funded contracts require SAM registration.

How does the Town of Taos approve procurement contracts and awards?

The Town of Taos Procurement Department issues purchase orders (only Procurement employees with CPO certification may issue POs). Purchases $20,000–$59,999.99 require Town Manager approval; purchases over $60,000 require Town Council approval. Contract signature authority follows those thresholds.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for the Town of Taos?

Town of Taos publishes its Procurement Policy & Procedures on BoardDocs and provides the Town Purchase Order General Terms & Conditions from the Town Purchasing page. Vendors should consult these official locations for policy, standard contract terms, and submission instructions.

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

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RFQ 26-27-01 - Public Defender Services
Posted
Sep 14, 2026
Closes
Sep 30, 2026
The Town of Taos is seeking proposals from qualified providers to deliver professional public defender services for eligible indigent defendants appearing before the municipal court. The selected provider would handle representation throughout municipal court proceedings, including arraignments, pretrial conferences, hearings, motions, trials, and sentencing. The scope also includes client consultations, case preparation, discovery review, legal research, motions, investigations, confidential file maintenance, deadline tracking, and attendance at required court proceedings.

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Employee FTE
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- Sole Source: If and only if your offering is truly unique with no viable competition, pursue Sole Source and be ready for formal justification and a 30-day public notice.
- Coops: Frequently procures through Sourcewell and TIPS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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- Town of Taos uses sole source infrequently and mainly for specialized engineering services. If your solution is a unique professional service with no viable competition, work directly with the Town to prepare a formal written justification and support a 30-day public notice process. Expect close coordination with the Procurement office; otherwise pivot to a cooperative contract.
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- Town of Taos actively uses cooperative purchasing and authorizes piggybacking to bypass formal bidding. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Taos

Town of Taos Lodgers Tax Advisory Board/Marketing Sub-Committee Minutes
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included a review of the marketing and tourism encumbrance report, with specific discussions regarding the Destination Stewardship Network and the efficacy of current advertising strategies. The board also reviewed the financial report on lodgers tax revenue, noting a revenue increase, and addressed the status of compliance audits and past-due collection efforts. Additionally, the board considered a nomination for a new member. The marketing sub-committee conducted a review of the Datafy analysis system, identifying necessary updates for points of interest and analyzing year-to-date data on visitor demographics, spending, and stay duration, while discussing the technical limitations of tracking remote outdoor recreation data.
Town Of Taos Standard Operating Procedures Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed and approved standard operating procedures for the Town of Taos Police Department, excluding specific policies on immigration violations and homeless persons. Additionally, the committee discussed, considered, and recommended the approval of standard operating procedures for the Planning, Zoning, and Code Enforcement department as well as the Utility Billing department.
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Mark FloresAssistant Town Manager

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Paula TrujilloCourt Clerk Supervisor (Municipal Court)

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for the Town of Taos?

The Town of Taos Procurement Department, led by the Chief Procurement Officer, manages purchasing. The Procurement Policy sets approval tiers: Department Directors and Procurement review; Town Manager approval for $20,000–$59,999.99; Town Council approval for purchases over $60,000.

Where does the Town of Taos post bids and RFPs?

The Town of Taos posts solicitations on its Vendor Portal (Cobblestone gateway). Vendors must create an account on the portal to view and respond to current and past bids and RFPs; the Purchasing page links directly to that portal.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with the Town of Taos?

Vendors register by creating an account on the Town of Taos Vendor Portal (Cobblestone). For setup submit a W-9 and, if providing services, a certificate of insurance to purchasing@taosnm.gov; contact Chief Procurement Officer Bailey Andrea for registration questions. SAM registration is required for federally funded contracts.

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