How To Do Business With NMDWS - New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions

What does the NMDWS buy?

All goods and services necessary to the operation of the Agency.

How do I do business with the Department of Workforce Solutions?

By seeking opportunities and submitting competitive bids and proposals in response to publicly advertised requests. For procurements expected to be greater than $60,000 ($60,000 for professional services) formal solicitations are issued and sealed bids or proposals must be submitted. Procurements less than $60,000 ($60,000 for professional services) are handled by New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS)and are based on three valid quotes (for values over $20,000 and not exceeding $60,000) or from the vendor offering the "best obtainable price" at or below $20,000.

Do I have to register to participate in competitive procurements?

No. However, the State Purchasing Division (SPD) offers an optional vendor registration program that provides notification to vendors when a procurement is initiated in an area of interest to the vendor.

Vendors can register by commodity code at https://suppliers.sciquest.com/StateofNewMexico

Does the State offer a preference for Minority Owned Businesses, Women Owned Businesses, Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses or the like when selecting vendors for contract awards?

No, New Mexico law makes no provision for preferences for any of the referenced groups. The only preferences provided for in law are a maximum of 7,8 and 10% preference for Resident Veteran Business and 5% preference for Resident Businesses, Resident Manufacturers and Resident Contractors. Please contact Department of Taxation and Revenue at 505-827-0951 for more information.