Creative Economy and Cultural Planning Revitalization Specialist Services

Overview

Management Consulting & Admin Support

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United StatesPosted 9 days agoDeadline: May 18th, 2026

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SUMMARY

New Mexico seeks a specialist to lead creative economy initiatives, cultural planning, and revitalization projects focused on downtown arts, business development, and stakeholder engagement.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a MainStreet Creative Economy & Cultural Planning Revitalization Specialist consultant
Must have experience with rural and urban community economic development non-profits and municipal agencies
Must have a valid e-mail address
Must submit a signed, unaltered Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form
Must provide three external client references
Must have own work office with complete electronic equipment, software, and phone
Must be available for extensive, regular statewide travel
Must provide vehicle for travel to on-site work
Must submit a copy of valid New Mexico/Native American Resident Preference Certificate if claiming preference

BUDGET

Verified

$80,000

CONTRACT DURATION

48 months

TIMELINE

RFP Release Date: April 27th, 2026

Acknowledgement of Receipt Form Due: May 4th, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference: May 4th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: May 6th, 2026

Response to Written Questions: May 11th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: May 18th, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: May 21st, 2026

Selection of Finalists: May 22nd, 2026

Best and Final Offers: May 25th, 2026

Oral Presentation(s): May 26th, 2026

Finalize Contractual Agreements: May 28th, 2026

Contract Awards: May 28th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Economic Development Department

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide specialist services in support of main street creative economy and cultural planning revitalization efforts in New Mexico. This includes delivering technical assistance aimed at developing the creative and cultural economies, establishing Arts & Cultural Districts, and supporting project-based initiatives.

Technical assistance will extend to development, visioning, policy creation, planning, and implementation for arts-focused businesses, cultural entrepreneurs, creative enterprises, and related industries. The scope of work also includes enhancing the unique visual character of downtowns by addressing all design elements, promoting and marketing a positive image based on the district's unique attributes, and strengthening existing economic assets to maximize the area's market potential.

Additionally, the specialist will help build consensus and foster strong partnerships by organizing stakeholders and supporting collaborative organizational efforts.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.