Chaves County is inviting sealed construction bids for the Zuber Draw Site No. 2 project, located about 12.2 miles south of Roswell and 8.3 miles west of Dexter, with access from Honolulu Road. The notice describes it as the second of potentially three similar-scope projects that the County may procure, administer, or perform separately or concurrently. It is funded in whole or in part by a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant and a New Mexico state appropriation, and complete bidding documents may be requested from the County Purchasing Director.
Chaves County seeks sealed bids for construction of the Zuber Draw Site No. 4 floodwater diversion structure (ITB-27-02). The site is about 11 miles south of Roswell and 8 miles west of Dexter, with access from Honolulu Road or W. Chickasaw Road. The County describes this as the third of up to three similar-scope projects that may be procured, administered, or performed separately or concurrently.
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Census ID
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131017
Employee FTE
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254
Population
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63,364
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source. If not sole source: Register as a vendor and pursue a direct, formal competitive bid via the New Mexico Purchasing Group portal (required for purchases over $20,000 not approved as sole source).
Coops:Frequently procures through NM Statewide Price Agreements (SPAs), HGACBuy, NPPGov, OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Chaves County
Chavis County Board of Commissioners Commission Meeting
Date: Jan 26, 2023Type: Meeting mention
The Board held a meeting involving the election of Commission leadership, the issuance of proclamations for championship high school football and volleyball teams, and the recognition of Detention Center accreditation and staff service milestones. Public hearings were held regarding a property tax rebate for low-income taxpayers, which was denied, and amendments to the county zoning ordinance, which were accepted. The Board also approved resolutions establishing schedules for upcoming public meetings.
Commission Special Commission Meeting
Date: Mar 21, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The Commission discussed participating in a lawsuit regarding redistricting and the potential for the body to become an intervenor. The conversation focused on the anticipated minimal costs associated with the legal action and the involvement of other counties. A motion was passed to file a motion to intervene in the lawsuit, with the specific provision that no monetary funds are committed at this time and that any future financial obligations will be discussed separately.
Chavis County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
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The meeting featured an award presentation to a local youth for success at the county fair, a proclamation declaring Election Workers Day, and presentations from the Chamber of Commerce and the local Economic Development organization. Discussions included updates on chamber publications, local holiday events, the return of the Wool Bowl, economic development achievements including job fair successes, and upcoming legislative session preparations.
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