The equivalent of eight percent of total points if the state contract is awarded on a point-based system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nResidential and tax information must be certified by certified public accountant.<\/p>\n
For details on how to qualify for certification, select the appropriate application linked below.<\/p>\n
For questions concerning the application process for obtaining certification, please call (505) 231-6893.<\/p>\n
Veterans\u2019 Preference Certification<\/strong><\/p>\nNew Mexico veteran-owned businesses who wish to obtain either a resident veteran business preference or a resident veteran contractor preference must first apply for and obtain certification from the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD). As long as a business initially meets and continues to meet the necessary requirements, a certification issued by TRD is valid for three years from the date of issuance.<\/p>\n
A business that has been certified by TRD may obtain a bidding preference when participating in a formal bid process or formal request for proposal process for the sale of goods or services to a New Mexico state or local public body.<\/p>\n
Under the new law, in-state veteran-owned companies and contractors will receive:<\/p>\n
\n- Ten percent of the total weight of all the factors used in evaluating the proposals; and<\/li>\n
- The equivalent of ten percent of total points if the state contract is awarded on a point-based system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
For details on how to qualify for certification, please select the appropriate application linked below.<\/p>\n
For questions concerning the application process for obtaining certification, please call (505) 231-6893.<\/p>\n
Native American Preference Certification<\/strong><\/p>\nNative American member-owned resident business or nation, tribe, or pueblo-owned resident businesses who wish to obtain a bidding advantage on state contracts are required to obtain a valid Native<\/p>\n
American resident business, Native American resident veteran business, Native American<\/p>\n
resident contractor, or Native American resident veteran contractor certificate issued by the State Taxation and Revenue Department.<\/p>\n
Under the law, Native American-owned companies will receive either an eight percent or ten percent equivalent based on whether they are also a veteran-owned business.<\/p>\n
New Mexico Resident and Veteran Preference Business\/Contractor Certificate Validation<\/strong><\/p>\nTo verify the validity of a New Mexico Resident Business\/Contractor or Veteran Business\/Contractor Certificate, click the link below. You must enter a minimum of three (3) characters of the vendor\u2019s name.\u00a0 You can also enter the full certificate number if available.<\/p>\n
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