River Stewardship Program FY2027

The New Mexico State Purchasing Division, on behalf of the New Mexico Environment Department, is seeking qualified firms to design, construct, and manage river‑stewardship projects that improve surface‑water quality, riparian habitat, or aquatic habitat statewide for FY 2027. Offerors must submit a technical proposal (≤ 25 pages) and a detailed cost proposal, addressing planning documents, EPA 319 watershed‑based plan alignment, permitting status, stakeholder support, and long‑term maintenance plans. The contract will be awarded under a single state contract framework, with multiple individual project agreements possible, funded from a $5‑10 million pool of state capital‑outlay and conservation funds. • Scope includes site surveys, environmental monitoring, earth‑moving, habitat restoration, fencing, invasive‑species removal, and post‑fire rehabilitation. • Proposals must include a performance‑surety bond (if construction is involved) and a Statement of Concurrence confirming bond capability. • Deadline for proposal submission is 6 pm MDT on June 18 2026; pre‑proposal conference was held virtually on April 7 2026.