New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-50500-26-CP340

Award for Economic Development Program at Los Luceros Historic Site

This award supports a culturally focused economic development program at Los Luceros Historic Site in New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs - Buyer contact: Melissa Catanach - Awardee: - Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) - Scope of Services: - Community cultural enrichment: traditional arts workshops, film industry partnerships, youth education outreach - Community empowerment and celebration: commercial kitchen operation, 2-Day Hot Air Balloon Festival, Art & Culture Week - Community collaboration and advancement: youth fellowships, showcases, literary collaborations, stewardship events - Access and infrastructure support: site access, utility continuity, ADA compliance, emergency protocols - Administrative and overhead: program implementation, staffing compensation (1.25 FTEs) - Unique Requirements: - Sole source justification based on legislative criteria and NRGNHA's unique qualifications - Emphasis on culturally appropriate activities and heritage programming - Detailed deliverables and reporting requirements - Contract Value: - $300,000 for professional services - Period of Performance: - 11 months, covering fiscal year 2027

Description

This is a sole source procurement by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs for the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area to develop and implement an economic development program at the Los Luceros Historic Site. The program includes culturally appropriate economic development activities supporting the cultural heritage programming of the site. The contract covers professional services over 11 months from August 5, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a total amount of $300,000. The scope includes community cultural enrichment, empowerment and celebration, collaboration and advancement, and access and infrastructure support.

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