Los Alamos County is seeking a qualified Autodesk Certified Instructor (ACI) or Autodesk Certified Professional (ACP) to deliver a comprehensive, hands-on Civil 3D training program for 10 engineering and technical personnel. The three-day, on-site training will focus on civil infrastructure design workflows, including roadway corridors, utility alignments, and foundational surface creation. The RFQ is open, with submissions due November 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
Los Alamos County is soliciting sealed proposals under RFP27-25 for the disposition of surplus library materials. Responses must be submitted electronically through the County's procurement portal. The notice sets the deadline at November 12, 2026, 2 p.m. Mountain Time.
The Incorporated County of Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities seeks qualified firms to provide on-call power line work, primarily make-ready pole changes for a fiber installation project on the County’s electric distribution system. Work will be assigned on a task-order basis. Required submissions include a proposal, cost proposal worksheet, and specified forms and supporting documents.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $20,000, use sole source. Avoid; unproven and high-risk here—redirect to a coop.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell, Texas DIR, and CMAS; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Los Alamos County, NM:No evidence of sole source awards in public records; this path is unproven and high-risk. Redirect efforts to cooperative contracts. Note: The county’s low $20,000 competitive bidding threshold and 5% local preference are effectively bypassed when using pre-competed cooperative agreements.
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Los Alamos County uses cooperative purchasing and it is the preferred, documented path. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended cooperative path. Register on Bonfire and brief the end-user on the streamlined path.
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Los Alamos County Pedestrian Master Plan
Date: Aug 26, 2025Type: Strategic Plan
The Los Alamos County Pedestrian Master Plan Update demonstrates the County's dedication to creating a safe, accessible, and thriving pedestrian environment. This plan prioritizes critical areas within Los Alamos Townsite and White Rock Town Center, integrating principles from Vision Zero and the Federal Safe Systems Approach. The strategic recommendations aim to enhance safety, connectivity, equity, and vibrancy, fostering walkability and improving the quality of life for all residents. Key goals include reducing pedestrian crashes, developing a seamless and accessible pedestrian network, ensuring walkability for everyone, increasing physical activity, and creating a connected, thriving pedestrian network that enhances economic vitality and community engagement.
Los Alamos County Library Board Board Minutes
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting included the selection of a liaison to the Friends of the Los Alamos Public Library and a presentation regarding the Community Services Department end-of-year report. The board received reports on library circulation statistics, programming attendance, EV charging station project updates, and software migration progress. Additionally, staff shared patron feedback and provided a demonstration of the new public access catalog, Aspen Discovery.
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The Council meeting involved several proclamations designating October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Arts and Humanities Month, Customer Service Week, and Fire Prevention Week. Key approvals included the FY2027 County Budget, engineering services for hydroelectric condition assessments, repairs to the Abiquiu Hydroelectric Plant, public utility budget revisions, grant funding applications for power line replacements, easement agreements for broadband infrastructure, and various power purchase agreements. The Council also adopted a code ordinance amending water service rate schedules and passed resolutions to remove uncollectible utility and billing accounts from the receivables list. An appointment was made to the Environmental Sustainability Board, and various departmental and commission reports were presented.
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