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Santa Fe EDC to negotiate engineering contract for Warpath street project after RFQ ranking
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Summary
The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation (EDC) said it ranked four firms in a request for qualifications and will negotiate with the top‑ranked firm to design and solicit construction for a Warpath street conversion project, pending a cost proposal that fits the preapproved budget.
The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation (EDC) reported on Jan. 9, 2025, that it issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for the Warpath street project, received four statements of qualifications, and ranked the respondents according to state procurement rules.
EDC staff said the highest‑ranked firm will be asked for a cost proposal; if that proposed cost fits within the EDC’s preapproved budget, the EDC will execute a contract and move to design and to the development of a request for proposals to solicit a construction contractor.
Project scope discussed
- The primary goal stated for the Warpath project is to convert the existing asphalt street to concrete (participants used "convert it from an asphalt street to a concrete street" as a summary of the scope).
- The selected engineering firm will be responsible for contacting utilities and locating existing infrastructure as part of the scope of work.
Timeline and process
EDC staff said the special meeting prior to the joint session was intended to avoid needing another meeting to approve the engineering contract once the cost proposal is within budget. The EDC will negotiate price with the top‑ranked firm and return to the board if the cost proposal exceeds the preapproved budget.
Voices from the meeting
- Josh (EDC staff) and Rudy (EDC staff) described the RFQ ranking process and next steps. Josh said the EDC received four statements of qualifications and that selection and contract execution are contingent on a budget‑aligned cost proposal.
What was not decided
No contract was executed during the public joint meeting; staff described an administrative process that will proceed if the top firm’s cost proposal aligns with the EDC’s approved budget.
