Awarded vendors
- Long, Komer & Associates, P.A.
Description
The Santa Fe County Regional Emergency Communications Center (RECC) solicited an independent legal counsel to provide comprehensive legal services, including contract review, litigation representation, and advisory support for the RECC’s joint‑powers agreement. The solicitation was open competition, with a pre‑proposal conference on August 14 2026 and a submission deadline of August 28 2026. The award was made to Long, Komer & Associates, P.A., with the contract effective September 2026 for an initial one‑year term, renewable up to four years. The contract requires the vendor to maintain New Mexico State Bar licensure, carry $1 M general and professional liability insurance, and adhere to county living‑wage and equal‑employment policies. Evaluation criteria totaled 1,000 points plus additive preference points for in‑state, veteran, and county certifications. Compensation will be based on an hourly‑rate schedule submitted by the vendor.
• Scope: General counsel, litigation, meeting attendance, monthly coordination, and insurance‑covered case oversight.
• Timeline: Pre‑proposal conference (14 Aug 2026) → Proposal deadline (28 Aug 2026) → Award (3 Sep 2026) → Contract start (Sep 2026).
• Mandatory requirements: NM Bar licensure, $1 M liability & professional liability coverage, and compliance with county living‑wage ordinance.