University Of New Mexico-Main Campus Public Broadcasting Service Underwriting Services RFP-2659-27 - 2026
University Of New Mexico-Main CampusHigher Ed · Albuquerque, NM- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Adam Gonzales
- (505) 277-2036
The 30-second brief
New Mexico PBS is seeking an experienced, self-directed underwriting sales professional or firm to manage and grow the station's underwriting business, maintain strong relationships with existing underwriting clients, develop new prospects, and identify opportunities to expand underwriting support. The scope involves services, employment, and advertising for public broadcasting service underwriting. Submission deadline is November 10, 2026. Evaluation criteria include knowledge of public media underwriting practices (35 points), current public media clients and applicable work results (25 points), quality of previous work (15 points), proposed comprehensive plan and flexibility of scheduling (5 points), proposed net cost and guarantee of proposed work (20 points), and business certifications (10 points).
Knowledge of Public Media Underwriting Practices 35%, Current Public Media Clients and Applicable Work Results 25%, Quality of Previous Work 15%, Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Flexibility of Scheduling 5%, Proposed Net Cost and Guarantee of Proposed Work 20%, Business Certifications 10%
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Summary
New Mexico PBS is seeking an experienced, self-directed underwriting sales professional or firm to manage and grow the station's underwriting business, maintain strong relationships with existing underwriting clients, develop new prospects, and identify opportunities to expand underwriting support.
The scope involves services, employment, and advertising for public broadcasting service underwriting. Submission deadline is November 10, 2026. Evaluation criteria include knowledge of public media underwriting practices (35 points), current public media clients and applicable work results (25 points), quality of previous work (15 points), proposed comprehensive plan and flexibility of scheduling (5 points), proposed net cost and guarantee of proposed work (20 points), and business certifications (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Knowledge of Public Media Underwriting Practices 35%
- Current Public Media Clients and Applicable Work Results 25%
- Quality of Previous Work 15%
- Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Flexibility of Scheduling 5%
- Proposed Net Cost and Guarantee of Proposed Work 20%
- Business Certifications 10%
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Instruction to Offerors Form
- Insurance requirements
- Conflict of Interest Form
- Submittal Form
- Submit to
- [email protected]
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from University Of New Mexico-Main Campus?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Adam Gonzales.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including University Of New Mexico-Main Campus 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 RFP submission deadline?
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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 Adam Gonzales at (505) 277-2036. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
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