Description
The State of New Mexico is seeking qualified firms to design, construct, and manage river‑stewardship projects for FY 2027. The work includes project planning, permitting, ecological restoration, construction, monitoring, and reporting to improve water quality, riparian habitat, and community use across the state’s surface waters. Funding of $5‑10 million will be allocated across multiple contracts, with each award covering project start‑up through final reporting by June 30 2030.
• Design and implementation of river‑restoration measures (e.g., habitat enhancement, erosion control, fencing).
• Preparation and submission of required permits (NEPA, Clean Water Act, ESA, SHPO, tribal agreements).
• Ongoing water‑quality and ecological monitoring, semi‑annual progress reports, and a final technical report.
• Coordination with landowners, tribal entities, NGOs, and state agencies; provision of letters of support and private‑landowner agreements.
• Compliance with state procurement rules, performance‑surety bond, insurance, and campaign‑contribution disclosure requirements.