A Request for Proposals has been issued for the purchase of a structure in Santa Fe that could serve as a working office for the Children, Youth, and Family Development department.
That agency is currently nearing the end of a 20-year lease for a structure it occupies at 1920 Fifth Street in Santa Fe.
According to the official RFP, the CYFD and its accompanying agency, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, have determined that the upcoming end of the Fifth Street lease “presents an opportunity to save operational lease dollars by participating in the purchase of a building.”
The procurement is specifically looking for one building or several buildings totaling at least 29,000 square feet. The structure is also required to have office, restroom, conference room, and breakroom space.
In addition, the RFP is asking for at least 800 square feet of fenced-in outdoor space adjacent to the building.
Continues the RFP: “The property must have, at minimum, the following: adequate parking, close proximity to public transportation, clear title, and be ready for occupancy by November 3, 2023.”
As posted by the State of New Mexico’s General Services Department, submissions to the RFP must be received by July 3.
Responsible for administering New Mexico’s foster care system and juvenile correctional facilities across the state, the CYFD was launched in 1992 as the first cabinet level agency in the country devoted to children and family issues.
CYFD has an annual operating budget of around $360 million and just over 1,500 employees.
By Garry Boulard
