Consulting Services for the Provision of Providing a Tribal Liaison for Santa Fe Regional Economic Development in Support of the Native American Entrepreneurship Initiative Program

This sole‑source contract awards UNM Rainforest Innovations $85,954.56 to provide consulting services that include recruiting and supporting a Tribal Liaison for Santa Fe County’s Regional Economic Development program, aligned with the Native American Entrepreneurship Initiative and the NM Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program (NMTEEP). The vendor will act as fiscal agent, deliver program guidance, and produce a “guide for the tribal liaison” based on a discovery report. The work is intended to bolster entrepreneurship within tribal communities by offering mentorship, outreach, and capacity‑building services. • Scope: Hire and support a Tribal Liaison, act as fiscal agent, and provide consulting guidance using the NMTEEP model. • Funding: Linked to an ARPA‑EDA grant (American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance). • Rationale for sole source: UNM Rainforest Innovations is the only entity in the state with the required tribal‑liaison hiring model and “sovereignty‑based” approach.