City of Las Cruces - El Caldito Soup Kitchen Construction Services - ITB No. 26-27-040 (2026)
City of Las CrucesCity · Las Cruces, NM- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 14 days left
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
- Primary contact
- Chuck deVarennes
- (575) 528-3229
The 30-second brief
The City of Las Cruces is seeking bids from qualified contractors for general construction services for the El Caldito Soup Kitchen project located at 991 West Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005. The 9,745 sq ft project involves demolition, site grading, new parking areas, utilities, drainage, fencing, structural steel framing, CMU construction, EIFS, TPO roofing, finishes, and achieving LEED Silver certification. Submission deadline is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am via Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Questions must be submitted through the OpenGov portal by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
Base Bid Proposal: Demolition as indicated on plans. Construction of new Soup Kitchen Building shell per plans and specifications.
Lowest Base Bid Amount or Base Bid Amount plus prioritization alternates
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Summary
The City of Las Cruces is seeking bids from qualified contractors for general construction services for the El Caldito Soup Kitchen project located at 991 West Amador Ave., Las Cruces, NM 88005.
The 9,745 sq ft project involves demolition, site grading, new parking areas, utilities, drainage, fencing, structural steel framing, CMU construction, EIFS, TPO roofing, finishes, and achieving LEED Silver certification. Submission deadline is November 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 10:00 am via Zoom and in-person at City Hall. Questions must be submitted through the OpenGov portal by November 3, 2026, at 2:00 pm.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Base Bid Amount or Base Bid Amount plus prioritization alternates
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Base Bid Proposal: Demolition as indicated on plans. Construction of new Soup Kitchen Building shell per plans and specifications.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- List of Subcontractors
- Bid Bond
- Proof of Insurance
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/las-cruces
- Scope location
- Las Cruces, NM
- Projected sq ft
- 9,745 sq ft
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Las Cruces?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/las-cruces. For questions, contact Chuck deVarennes.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Las Cruces in NM, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Chuck deVarennes at (575) 528-3229. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Base Bid Proposal: Demolition as indicated on plans. Construction of new Soup Kitchen Building shell per plans and specifications.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Base Bid Amount or Base Bid Amount plus prioritization alternates" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Las Cruces?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Las Cruces are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Las Cruces regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: List of Subcontractors, Bid Bond, Proof of Insurance. Review the full document from City of Las Cruces for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Las Cruces, NM. The total projected area is 9745 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.