Community Engagement and Designation Specialist Service

How proposals are evaluated

Scope of work

• Conduct proactive and responsive community outreach through in-person and virtual meetings, email, and phone
• Identify interested communities and partners to advance agency trail segments, connecting spurs, and alternative alignments
• Provide technical assistance to evaluate existing or proposed trail routes for potential designation
• Assist with preparation of materials required for the formal trail designation process
• Identify alternative alignments when trail access is not feasible or appropriate
• Identify priority infrastructure needs including trail improvements, trailheads, signage, structures, shelters, and access improvements
• Provide administrative, planning, or communications support to advance trail designation status and track progress

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of two years of professional experience in trail development, outdoor recreation planning, community engagement, or natural resources management
• Experience working with communities and multiple partners or jurisdictions such as Tribal and local governments, state or federal agencies
• Knowledge or experience relevant to New Mexico land ownership and land management considerations
• Experience conducting community and stakeholder outreach and facilitating meetings

Documents to include with the bid

• Signed Letter of Transmittal (Appendix B)
• Signed Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form (Appendix C)
• Organizational experience documentation and résumés for proposed staff
• Three external client references for organizational experience within the last three years
• At least one external professional or client reference for each proposed staff member
• Valid New Mexico/Native American Resident Preference Certificate if applicable