Eddy County is hereby seeking formal, sealed proposals from qualified, licensed contractors authorized to conduct business in the State of New Mexico to provide county-wide construction, repair, renovation, alteration, and construction-related maintenance services. All contractors responding to this RFP shall possess a valid GB-98 contractor’s license issued by the State of New Mexico. Services will be procured on a multi-source, on-call/on-demand basis and performed on a per-job basis, in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP). Projects may be funded through local, state, or federal sources and may include infrastructure and capital improvement projects.
The intent of this solicitation is to establish a pool of qualified contractors that Eddy County may utilize as construction, repair, renovation, alteration, and construction-related maintenance needs arise throughout County facilities and properties. Services may include routine, non-routine, planned, urgent, and emergency work within the contractor’s lawful scope of licensure, qualifications, and capabilities.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
170366
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
650
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
62,509
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than ~$20,000, use sole source; otherwise skip—county is competition-first; pivot straight to coops.
Coops:Frequently procures through BuyBoard; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Eddy County, NM shows no viable sole source path. No evidence of recent sole source awards; the County adheres to competitive procurement. Practical note: With a low ~$20,000 threshold for formal competition, redirect to cooperative purchasing instead.
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Eddy County uses cooperative purchasing; confirmed member of BuyBoard. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Eddy County
Eddy County Commission Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission meeting covered public comments regarding the rules and fees for the Otis Gym and community center, as well as general concerns about property maintenance and debris removal. The Commission presented service awards to several county employees. A significant portion of the meeting included a public hearing on the adoption of a new vegetation nuisance ordinance. Staff and community members also discussed strategies for noxious weed management and coordination with the Soil and Water Conservation District to support vegetation control programs.
Eddy County Commission Special Commission Meeting
Date: Sep 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Commission met to consider and approve the 2026 Eddy County tax rates. Discussion focused on the role of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration in setting these rates, the fact that county tax rates have remained unchanged for over 30 years, and the statutory requirements necessitating a special meeting to act within five days of receiving state notification. Additionally, the breakdown of tax revenue was discussed, specifically highlighting the significant contribution of the oil and gas sector versus residential property taxes.
Eddy County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board of Commissioners conducted a meeting covering various operational and administrative topics. Agenda items included recognizing employees with service awards, approving bids for bulk fuel and inmate transportation services, and authorizing budget adjustments. The Board also reviewed and approved the purchase of equipment for the Public Works and Sheriff's departments, including dump trucks and bucking chutes, as well as shade structures for parks. Additionally, an agreement was reached for the temporary loan of a fire engine from the County to the City of Carlsbad, and a time extension was approved for the completion of an EOG property project. The Board further addressed resolutions and agreements related to energy alliance easements and on-call engineering services, reviewed departmental updates from various county offices, and held an executive session regarding litigation and real property matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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