CMS seeks proposals for contracted IT technician staffing services across 8+ campuses. 5-10 technicians needed including lead, level 1, and senior/multi-skilled roles. Proposals due December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST via BidNet Direct. Initial term January 20, 2027 through June 30, 2027 with up to 3 renewal years. Payment terms net 30. Background checks required for all technicians. Insurance requirements include CGL, workers comp, auto, E&O, and cyber liability. Evaluation based on references, experience, response times, staffing plan, and compliance. Contract awarded to most advantageous proposal, not necessarily lowest cost.
Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by December 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM MST. The RFP states: proposal due date offerors mst and proposals received after the deadline will not be considered.
Payment terms are net 30. The RFP states: payment terms shall be net 30. cms shall make payment within thirty 3 calendar days after receipt of a properly submitted and approved invoice for services rendered and accepted.
The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposal. The RFP states: cms intends to award the contract to the proposal most advantageous to the district, not necessarily the lowest cost proposal.
Vendors must provide qualified IT technicians with background checks. The RFP states: all technicians assigned to this contract must, prior to working at any cms site, clear a background check consistent with standard new mexico public school requirements.
The RFP references penalties under the procurement code. It states: the procurement code, **** through **** nmsa, imposes civil and criminal penalties for its violation. in addition, the new mexico criminal statutes impose felony penalties for bribes, gratuities, and kickbacks.
Protests must be submitted within 15 calendar days. The RFP states: the protest shall be submitted in writing within fifteen 15 calendar days after knowledge of the facts or occurrences giving rise to the protest.
Proposals may be rejected for noncompliance. The RFP states: failure to meet a mandatory item or factor will result in the rejection of the offerors proposal and failure to conform to these specifications may result in the disqualification of the proposal.
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