Santa Fe EDC authorizes up to $150,000 for engineering services for Project Warpath pending cost proposal

The Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation on Monday authorized staff to enter into an agreement for engineering services for Project Warpath with the highest‑ranked firm whose cost proposal does not exceed $150,000, contingent on receipt of a proposal that aligns with the preapproved engineering budget.

Board approval came after staff presented the qualifications ranking and explained the next step in the procurement process. The board voted by roll call; all voting directors voted yes and the motion carried.

The authorization covers engineering services that include design, preparation of the request for proposals for construction, contractor selection recommendations, and project management and oversight through construction completion and final acceptance. Staff said the engineering scope in the request for qualifications (RFQ) also anticipates subcontracted services such as geotechnical work and site visits, and that those subcontractor costs would be included within the $150,000 engineering budget.

Staff explained that the RFQ evaluation followed state rules that…