Nov 6, 2025
RFP Opportunity:
The Rio Grande Trail Commission, working with EMNRD, released a Request for Proposal (RFP) on 11/4 to establish a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization to support the development and sustainability of the Rio Grande Trail. The RFP was posted today on EMNRD's website:
Rio Grande Trail Commission - Requests for Proposals - EMNRD
This is an exciting opportunity to help build capacity for establishment of the Rio Grande Trail, a collaborative project envisioned as New Mexico’s cross-state recreational trail for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
The scope of work includes: (1) public engagement to generate interest amongst, and gather input from, key stakeholder groups regarding the formation and purpose of a Rio Grande Trail (RGT) non-profit organization (NPO); (2) producing a report that summarizes input received and includes essential governance information for forming a RGT NPO; (3) working with the RGTC NPO Subcommittee (“Subcommittee”) to recruit and form a RGT NPO Board of Directors (“BOD”); and (4) seating and guiding the BOD through initial meetings to accomplish important steps for the NPO’s formation including developing a strategic plan and filing federal and state formation applications. The total available budget for this contract is $100,000.
Informational Webinar:
A webinar regarding this RFP will be held from 3:00–4:00 PM on November 11, 2025. Please join using this link.
RFP Info & Submission:
Submit questions related to this RFP by 5:00 PM on November 18, 2025, to Ben Bajema. EMNRD will publish answered questions to the RGTC website by 5:00 PM on November 21, 2025.
Submit completed proposals to Ben Bajema by 5:00 PM on December 1, 2025. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be considered.