About this opportunity
AI summaryRio Rancho Public Schools seeks proposals from qualified onshore USA organizations to provide safety and security film for schools and buildings. The requested scope includes installing American Defense Solutions "Defender" 14 mil safety and security film or an equivalent solution across district facilities. The buyer may award multiple contracts to responsive offerors presenting the most advantageous proposals. Offerors must submit written questions online via BidNet Direct by November 11, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time. Final electronic proposals are due through the same portal by December 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm local time, and late submissions will not be accepted. The evaluation committee will score proposals up to 100 points based on safety and security film solutions, past record of performance, cost, and proximity to or familiarity with New Mexico, with an additional 50 points possible if interviews are conducted.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Rio Rancho Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 2027-010-SEC
Scope of work
- Safety and security film procurement
- Installation of film with nationally recognized glazing product to properly bond film to window framing
- Labor for installation
- Installation scheduling to not disturb educational programs and/or services
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Capacity and Capability | 20 points |
| Past Record of Performance | 25 points |
| Safety and Security Film Solution | 30 points |
| Proximity to or Familiarity with New Mexico | 5 points |
| Cost | 20 points |
| Interview (if requested) | 50 points |
Minimum qualifications
- Must not be debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible under NMSA 1978 statutes
- Valid state business license
Documents to include with your response
- Pricing Sheet
- Evaluation Criteria Narrative Responses
- Letter of Transmittal Form – Unaltered and Signed
- Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
- New Mexico Resident / Veteran / Native American Preference Certificate (if applicable)
- Conflict of Interest and Debarment/Suspension Certification Form
- Offeror Information Form
- Contractor's W-9 Form
- Offeror's Specifications Exception Form (if applicable)
- Certificate of Insurance
Key dates
- RFP Issued
- November 4, 2026
- Deadline to Submit Written Questions
- November 11, 2026 @ 2:00pm (local time)
- Response to Written Questions
- November 13, 2026
- RFP Due Date and Time
- December 2, 2026 @ 2:00pm (local time)
- Evaluation of Proposals
- TBD
- Interviews (if necessary)
- TBD
- Recommendation of Award to School Board
- TBD
- Contract Negotiations
- TBD
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via BidNet Direct portal
- Instructions
- One (1) digital copy uploaded as one file/attachment to https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-mexico/rio-rancho-public-schools. Paper copies are not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- 12 months, with optional one-year renewals at the discretion of the District not to exceed a total of four (4) years
- Place of performance
- Rio Rancho Public Schools buildings and schools, Rio Rancho, New Mexico
- Insurance and bonding
- Statutory limits of Worker's Compensation, Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance approved by RRPS, with Rio Rancho Public Schools included as loss payee and/or additional insured. General Liability and Professional Liability (E&O) per occurrence coverage required.