About this opportunity
AI summaryAlbuquerque Public Schools seeks competitive proposals from qualified municipal advisory firms to provide professional municipal advisor consulting services. The selected contractor will deliver independent advice and assistance regarding the planning, authorization, issuance, sale, refunding, and delivery of general obligation bonds and other debt obligations, supporting debt management, capital financing, bond elections, transaction documents, rating services, and ongoing market monitoring. Only USA organizations are eligible to bid. Offerors must submit proposals electronically through Bidnet Direct by December 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. All questions and inquiries must be submitted in writing to the buyer no later than November 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Albuquerque Public Schools
- Solicitation No.
- 27-027AS
Scope of work
- Capital financing and bond election planning
- Evaluation of financing alternatives
- Financial resources and debt capacity analysis
- Bond market monitoring and ongoing advice
- Credit rating services
- Transaction documents, disclosures, and reporting support
- Bond sale, award, and closing services
- Fee schedule and reimbursable expenses management
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Company Profile and Qualifications | Not specified |
| Relevant experience | Not specified |
| Lead advisor and supporting staff experience, roles, availability, and continuity | Not specified |
| Rating agency presentations, credit strengths/risks, and market monitoring | Not specified |
| Understanding of scope, work plan, deliverables, coordination, and sales approach | Not specified |
| Cost Proposal | Not specified |
| Total Possible Points | 100 |
Minimum qualifications
- Familiarity with New Mexico public finance requirements
- Experience advising public school districts and comparable governmental issuers
- Experience with general obligation bonds, refundings, and contemplated financing
- Not currently debarred or suspended pursuant to NMSA 1978, §13-1-177 through §13-1-180 and §13-4-11 through §13-4-17
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of Transmittal, SIGNED
- Evaluation Criteria Documentation
- Price Proposal
- Completed Conflict of Interest and Debarment/Suspension Form, SIGNED
- Campaign Contributions Disclosure Form, SIGNED
- Byrd Anti Lobbying Certification SIGNED- For Federal Purchases
- Statement of Confidentiality, SIGNED
- Copy of certificate issued by State of New Mexico Taxation & Revenue (if claiming Resident or Veteran preference)
- Acknowledgment of all addendums
Key dates
- RFP Issue Date
- 11/05/2026
- Deadline for Questions
- 11/19/2026 5:00 PM
- RFP Due Date
- 12/11/2026 3:00 PM
- Evaluation of Proposals
- TBD
- Contract Negotiations
- TBD
- Anticipated Award
- TBD
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bidnet Direct
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically through Bidnet Direct at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new-mexico/albuquerquepublicschools. Upload one file containing all required documentation, not to exceed 60 pages total (excluding front cover, section dividers, letter of transmittal, and required forms).
Contract details
- Term
- Up to 4-year contract
- Place of performance
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Insurance and bonding
- Statutory limits of Worker's Compensation, Public Liability and Automobile Liability Insurance, General Liability Insurance per occurrence, and Professional Liability Insurance (E&O) per occurrence; Albuquerque Public Schools included as loss payee and/or additional insured.