REAL ESTATE COUNSEL SERVICES
The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) seeks competitive sealed proposals for Professional Services for Real Estate Counsel Services. The complete Request for Proposals including the Scope of Services may be obtained by email at RFP@amafca.org.
Services will be required in the following areas of Real Estate law: Real Estate Contracts and Agreements, Easements and Right-of-Way, Inter-Governmental Real Estate Transactions, Condemnation, Real Estate Law. It is estimated that about 20-25 hours per month are required to perform these services.
Proposals shall be received at the proper email address as indicated in the complete RFP packet between Tuesday December 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., and no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 4, 2024. Proposals shall be limited to fifteen (15) pages excluding cover letter, table of contents, Appendix A as defined in the Evaluation Criteria, New Mexico Business Preference Certificate, and the mandatory AMAFCA Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form, which is attached. Tabs or dividers will count towards the fifteen (15) pages, unless they contain no content text. Failure to submit both pages of the completed AMAFCA Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form shall be cause to reject the proposal
*Why do we request contact information? Occasionally, after publication of an RFP has begun, there are addenda to the RFP to answer questions brought up by those who are thinking of submitting a proposal or to make other changes or clarifications, including changing the date proposals are due. If we know you are interested in submitting, we can get a copy of the addendum to you. If we do not know that you are thinking of submitting (i.e., you received the packet from a third party), we will not know that you are considering a submission, and will not be able to get the addendum to you. This is why we have you request the full RFP by email, rather than simply making the entire packet available on our website for download.
Advertisements for Bids & Leases:
Current Bids are listed below:
Lease of Real Property
The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) seeks bids for the land lease of two (2) agricultural property locations:
The first location is the Herring Property and is located on the west side 2nd Street and north of Shirk Lane, adjacent to the South Diversion Channel and contains two (2) tracts. The first tracts legal description is Parcel 7 plat of AMAFCA South Diversion Channel Drainage Right of Way-Phase 2 Parcels 1 through 7. UPC: 101305203018430117 and contains approximately 14.55 acres. The second tract at this location contains approximately 0.60 acres and is used for access. The legal description of this tract is Tract 7A1 MRGCD Map 51.
The second location is the Rutherford Property and is located on the west side of Isleta Blvd SW and south of Malpais Rd. The legal description of the approximately 18 acres of available land is MRGCD Map 60 Tracks 93, 94-A, 95, 96B-1, 96C-1, 97-A, 98-A, 99B-1-A, and 99B-2-A.
Additional information including the request for bids, the bid form, Campaign Contribution disclosure form, minimum bid price, and sample lease agreement are available at the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) office at 2600 Prospect Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 in person or by email at RFP@amafca.org. Telephone number is (505) 884-2215.
Proposals shall be submitted no later than 10:00 AM for the Rutherford Property and 2:00 PM for the Herring Property on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at the AMAFCA office, 2600 Prospect Ave. NE, Albuquerque NM 87107.
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Area & Agency Wide Flood Control Rehabilitation XII Project
Sealed bid proposal on forms prepared by Wilson and Company, Inc., (hereinafter called Consultant) will be received by the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) of Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) at 2600 Prospect Avenue NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico, until 1:00 p.m. (local time) on January 16, 2025, and will be opened immediately thereafter in the AMAFCA Board Room for the Agency and Area Wide Flood Control Rehabilitation XII Project. The Project includes earth removal, fill and compaction, demolition and reconstruction of concrete channels, storm drain installation, and reconstruction of maintenance roads. The engineers estimate for this work is $1,800,000.00 (not including tax).
The following conditions apply to prospective bidders:
- Appropriate contractor’s license (GF-4 or GF-98 or other satisfactory classification).
- Bidders must complete and include the AMAFCA CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM with their bid.
Plans, specifications, and other contract documents may be obtained at Wilson and Company, Inc., (505) 348-4000, 4401 Masthead Street NE, Suite 150 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109. Document copies may be picked up beginning December 16, 2024, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (local time), weekdays (excluding holidays). A $100.00 deposit fee is required, checks payable to Wilson and Company, Inc.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at Wilson and Company, Inc., (505) 348-4000, 4401 Masthead Street NE, Suite 150 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109, on January 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (local time).
AMAFCA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informality or technicality in any proposal.
Decisions of the State Labor Commissioner setting wage rates will be a part of the contract.
Procurement Notices
The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority intends to make a purchase for which it believes there is no competition. This will be a “Sole Source” purchase made in accordance with 13-1-126 NMSA 1978. The purpose of this notice is to attempt to identify possible alternatives.
Any potential vendor who does not agree that this product or service is available only from the intended source must contact this office within fifteen (15) calendar days from the dated posted. Your response must be in writing and a description of the product or service you are offering as an equivalent must be included. You may send your response via email by clicking the email link within the procurement notice (pdf document) you are interested in.
Current Notices of Intent to Award Sole-Source Procurement at AMAFCA are listed below, if any:
AMAFCA does not currently have any sole source procurements pending.
Recent Notices of Award of Emergency Procurement at AMAFCA are listed below, if any:
AMAFCA does not have any recent emergency procurements.
Employment Advertisements
Development Review Engineer
The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) is seeking qualified applicants for a Development Review Engineer. The Development Review Engineer will perform professional engineering duties in reviewing and approving grading and drainage plans to ensure technical, policy, and procedural compliance with current regulations and criteria set by AMAFCA and other agencies. The Development Review Engineer will assist the Director of Planning and Engineering in the development, coordination, and implementation of Capital Improvement Projects.
AMAFCA offers a competitive salary, based on qualifications, and a full benefits package. The successful applicant must agree to a pre-employment physical examination, including a drug and alcohol screen and background check.
Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to AMAFCA, 2600 Prospect Ave. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87107 or via email at employment@amafca.org. Please place “Development Review Engineer” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Posting is open until filled.
AMAFCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, status as protected veteran, genetic information, or any other applicable protected status.
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Staff Engineer
The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) is seeking qualified applicants for a Staff Engineer to assist the Director of Operations (DOO) in the inspection of AMAFCA facilities and emergency response activities. The Staff Engineer will perform professional engineering duties in support of contract administration, project management, planning, design, construction management, operation, inspection and maintenance of AMAFCA flood control facilities. The Staff Engineer may be required to work outside of scheduled hours during and following a flood emergency.
AMAFCA offers a competitive salary, based on qualifications, and a full benefits package. The successful applicant must agree to a pre-employment physical examination, including a drug and alcohol screen and background check.
Qualified individuals should submit a cover letter and resume to AMAFCA, 2600 Prospect Ave. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87107 or via email at employment@amafca.org. Please place “Staff Engineer” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Posting is open until filled.
AMAFCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, status as protected veteran, genetic information, or any other applicable protected status.
Excess Materials Availability
Please contact AMAFCA for information regarding the quantity of material available at the following locations:
- Powerline Stockpile – $0 per cubic yard
- Black Dam Stockpile – $0 per cubic yard
- Swinburne Dam (unstockpiled) – $0 per cubic yard
- Calabacillas Arroyo east of Coors Boulevard (unstockpiled) – $0 per cubic yard
- Westgate Dam (unstockpiled) – $0 per cubic yard
- Other locations – $1.50 per cubic yard
Notice Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its charge to protect life and property from flooding.
In general, the ADA requires each program, service and activity offered by AMAFCA, when viewed in its entirety, be readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. AMAFCA builds and maintains flood control that protects life and property through a network of dams, channels, arroyos, ponds and pipes.
Employment: The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA.
Effective Communication: The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate and interact equally with AMAFCA in its charge to protect life and property from flooding. This may include qualified sign language interpreters, documents in Braille, and other ways of making information and communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.
Modifications to Policies and Procedures: The Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood Control Authority (AMAFCA) will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs that do not conflict with its charge to protect life and property from flooding, to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in programs or activities provided by AMAFCA. For example, individuals with service animals are welcomed in the AMAFCA offices, even where pets are generally prohibited.
Anyone who requires the removal of architectural, communication or transportation barriers, or requires auxiliary aids to participate in programs or activities provided by AMAFCA should contact the AMAFCA Real Estate Manager (505-884-2215) as soon as possible, but no later than 3 full business days (72 hours) before the scheduled event.
The ADA does not require AMAFCA to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
Complaints that a program, service, or activity provided by AMAFCA is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to AMAFCA at 505-884-2215.
AMAFCA will not place a surcharge on a particular individual with a disability or any group of individuals with disabilities to cover the cost of providing auxiliary aids/services or reasonable modifications of policy, such as retrieving items from locations that are open to the public but are not accessible to persons who use wheelchairs.