33598 - FY27 Direct Civil Legal Representation
Funding Opportunity Details
State Funding
Final Application Deadline: Apr 27, 2026 4:00 PM
Status Posted
Posted Date Mar 23, 2026 4:00 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 07/01/2026 - 06/30/2027
Award Announcement Date
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity Yes
Program Officer Marivel Baca
Phone (505) 795-4964 x
Email Marivel.Baca@cvrc.nm.gov
Description
PURPOSE OF THIS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
The purpose of the Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit sealed proposals to establish and fund a Profession Services contract with a non-profit, non-governmental victim service organization, including faith- based and other community organization, including Tribal non- profit organizations, based in New Mexico through competitive negotiation for direct Civil Legal representation on child abuse and neglect guardianship cases. The offer must provide direct civil legal representation at no cost to all eligible victims no matter their income bracket. Licensed attorneys with experience representing victims/survivors shall provide direct civil legal services including formal legal representation for issues associated with their victimization.
The total amount available through this RFP is approximately $50,000.00 recurring funding. Funding is subject to legislative appropriations and budget approval by the Department of Finance and Administration.
The Procurement Manager will make every effort to adhere to the following schedule:
Action
Responsibility
Date
1.
Issuance of RFP
CVRC
3/23/2026
2.
Registration in WebGrants Final Deadline
Potential Offerors
4/22/2026
3.
Question Period –
Questions must be submitted within WebGrants System
Potential Offerors
3/23/2026 - 4/22/2026
Responses will be posted on a rolling basis within 72 hours of receiving each question.
The last question answered must be posted before 2:00 PM Mountain Time (MT) on April 22, 2026.
4.
Submission of Proposal Within WebGrants System
Potential Offerors
4/27/2026 4:00 PM MT
5.
*Proposal Evaluation
Evaluation Committee
4/28/26 – 05/27/26
6.
* Selection of Finalists approved by CVRC Commission
CVRC
5/28/2026
7.
* Offer(s) notification
CVRC
5/29/2026
8.
* Protest
Finalist Offerors
6/12/2026
9.
* Finalize Contractual Agreement routed for signatures
CVRC/Finalist Offerors
6/13/2026 – 06/30/2026
10.
* Fully Executed Contracts available in WebGrants
CVRC
After 6/30/2026
11.
* Start of award Period
Subrecipients
7/1/2026
*Dates indicated in Events 5 through 10 are estimates only and may be subject to change without necessitating an amendment to the RFP.
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM | CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM.pdf | 93 KB | 03/16/2026 10:11 AM | |
| FY27 Direct Civil Legal Representation Amended RFP 3.27.26 | FY27 Direct Civil Legal Representation Amended RFP 3.27.26.pdf | 750 KB | 03/27/2026 08:31 AM | |
| FY27 Direct Civil Legal Representation RFP | FY27 Direct Civil Legal Representation RFP 3.23.26.pdf | 747 KB | 03/23/2026 01:30 PM | |
| GSD_SPD_Agency Certification_form_ | GSD_SPD_Certification_form_CURRENT..pdf | 286 KB | 03/16/2026 10:34 AM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission | https://www.cvrc.state.nm.us/ |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2026 2:46 PM | Page 4 of the RFP indicates $50,000 of total funding. Page 8 of the RFP lists $80,000 of available funding. Can you please confirm if the amount is $50,000 or $80,000. Thank you. | The total amount of available funding for this RFP (Direct Civil Legal Representation) is $50,000.00. |