The City of Carlsbad Finance Department is responsible for all receipts and disbursements concerning all City Departments. The Finance Department branches include payroll, purchasing, utility bill receipts and billing, EMS receipts, accounts payable, fixed asset coordination, accounting and reception.
The City of Carlsbad has approximately forty (40) accounting funds comprised of sixty (60) departments and nine (9) bank accounts. It is the mission of the Finance Department to provide excellent service of the highest quality to every person in a courteous and professional manner.
Notice: The City of Carlsbad implements rate increases or decreases for Water & Sewer, and Solid Waste annually in October. Rate increases or decreases are determined by calculating the July average, of the last 4 years, of the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Further information regarding Water & Sewer, and Solid Waste Rates can be found at the Utillities Page, by calling Customer Service at 575-887-1191, or visiting City Hall at 101 N. Halagueno.
The City of Carlsbad is required by Section 6-6-2 NMSA 1978 to submit an interim budget, for approval, to the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration by May 31 of each year. A final budget, for approval, is required to be submitted by July 31 of each year. Adjustments to the final budget must be approved by both the City Council and the Department of Finance and Administration. Quarterly reports must be submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration as well.
Purchasing Department
Contact
(575) 887-1191 ext. 7915
Certified CPONotice Documents
Announcements
OpenGov Instructions
Beginning January 1, 2026, all publicly-solicited Bids and RFPs will be made available only through the OpenGov procurement portal.
Access to all City of Carlsbad public procurement solicitations can be requested by clicking the Subscribe button on the OpenGov homepage at the following link:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofcarlsbadnm?status=all
All publicly solicited bids and proposals must be submitted only through the OpenGov procurement portal. The City of Carlsbad will not accept hard copy bids or proposals, emailed bids or proposals or bids or proposals sent via facsimile. All submissions will be made electronically via OpenGov.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Chief Procurement Officer at 575-887-1191 ext. 7915 or email to msfletcher@cityofcarlsbadnm.com
- Thank you
Vendor Registration & Bids
Open Bids and RFP's
Sole Source & Brand Name Procurements
New Sole Source determinations will be posted for a minimum of 30 days. The first 15 days shall serve as a challenge period, where companies and/or individual wishing to challenge the sole source determination may do so by contacting the Chief Procurement Officer at 575-887-1191 ext. 7915.
Emergency Procurement Documents
Fee Schedule
| License Type |
Fee |
| Males |
$4.00 |
| Spayed Females |
$4.00 |
| Non-Spayed Females |
$6.00 |
Purchase of Interment Rights
| Lot Type |
Fee |
| Infant Lot (in Babyland) |
$125.00 |
| Adult Lot |
$550.00 |
| Adult Lot with Double-Depth Option |
$550.00 |
*Interment Rights may be purchased over time.*
Interment (Opening & Closing)
| Service Type |
Weekday Fee |
Saturday Fee |
| Caskets |
| Infant Burial (Babyland) |
$125.00 |
$190.00 |
| Infant Burial (Elsewhere) |
$375.00 |
$500.00 |
| Adult Burial (Normal Depth) |
$375.00 |
$500.00 |
| Adult Burial (Double Depth) |
$625.00 |
$750.00 |
| Indigent Burial (Normal Depth) |
$45.00 |
N/A |
| Cremations |
| Cremations Burial |
$125.00 |
$250.00 |
Other Cemetery Services
| Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| Disinterment - Infant |
$125.00 |
|
| Disinterment - Adult |
$250.00 |
|
| Setting of Burial Vaults |
$325.00 |
Assessed only when City sets vault |
| Monument Setting Permit |
$25.00 |
Usually obtained by monument company |
Copies & Electronic Records
| Item |
Fee |
| Copy Letter & Legal |
$0.50 per page |
| Copy 11 x 17 |
$1.00 per page |
| Facsimile (Fax) Copies |
$0.50 per faxed page |
| Diskette (CD/DVD) |
$5.00 per Disk |
| E-Mail (up to 25 MG) |
$5.00 per E-Mail |
Color Line Maps
Pricing includes up to three (3) data layers. Additional data layers are $5.00 each.
| Size |
Dimensions |
Fee |
| ANSI "A" |
8 ½ x 11 |
$1.00 each |
| ANSI "B" |
11 x 17 |
$2.00 each |
| ANSI "C" |
17 x 22 |
$3.00 each |
| ANSI "D" |
22 x 34 |
$5.00 each |
| ANSI "E" |
34 x 44 |
$10.00 each |
| ANSI "F" |
28 x 40 |
$7.50 each |
| Custom |
30 x 30 |
$7.50 each |
| Custom |
36 x 36 |
$10.00 each |
| Custom |
36 x 48 |
$12.50 each |
Digital Orthophoto Maps
Pricing includes orthophotography of desired area and one (1) data layer. Additional data layers are $5.00 each.
| Size |
Dimensions |
Fee |
| ANSI "A" |
8 ½ x 11 |
$2.00 each |
| ANSI "B" |
11 x 17 |
$4.00 each |
| ANSI "C" |
17 x 22 |
$6.00 each |
| ANSI "D" |
22 x 34 |
$10.00 each |
| ANSI "E" |
34 x 44 |
$20.00 each |
| ANSI "F" |
28 x 40 |
$15.00 each |
| Custom |
30 x 30 |
$15.00 each |
| Custom |
36 x 36 |
$20.00 each |
| Custom |
36 x 48 |
$25.00 each |
Digital Format & Engineering
| Item |
Fee |
Notes |
| Digital Format Orthophotography |
$25.00 each (Per Tile) |
Geo-tiff, up to 4" resolution (CD Charge $5.00 each) |
| Digital Format Map Layers |
$25.00 each (Per File) |
Individual Shape Files (CD Charge $5.00 each) |
| Engineering Copies (Auto Cad) |
$5.00 each |
Up to and including ANSI "D" (22 x 34) |
| Engineering Copies (Auto Cad) |
$10.00 each |
Larger than ANSI "D" |
| Production Fees |
$25.00 per hour |
Services outside normally maintained data/mapping |
| Permit / Service |
Fee |
Notes / Approvals |
| Business Registration |
$35.00 |
Annual / Renew |
| Temporary Business |
$10.00 |
< Two Weeks |
| Dance Permit |
$25.00 |
If cover charge exists |
| Sewer Tap |
$4.00 |
— |
| Curb-Cuts |
$5.00 |
Contact Building Official: 575-628-1292 |
| Encroachment Permit |
$10.00 |
Contact Public Works: 575-234-7970 |
| Signs |
Varies |
Based on cost (excl. copy replacement) |
| Fences / Walls |
Varies |
Based on construction cost |
| Service Type |
Rate |
Details |
| Residential |
$39.44 |
|
| Apartments |
$27.01 |
per dwelling unit |
| Mobile Home Park |
$27.01 |
per mobile home space |
| Motels |
$6.77 |
per guest room |
| Commercial Rates |
| Commercial Basic |
$39.44 |
|
| Commercial 3 CY |
$135.19 |
Twice a week |
| Commercial 3 CY Additional |
$101.39 |
Per week |
| Commercial 6 CY |
$270.37 |
Twice a week |
| Commercial 6 CY Additional |
$101.39 |
|
| Commercial 1.5 CY |
$101.39 |
Twice a week |
| Commercial 1.5 CY Additional |
$101.39 |
Per week |
| Analysis Type |
Fee |
| MMO-MUG |
$45.00 |
| Chemical Analysis |
$45.00 |
New Fee schedule in progress — will be uploaded soon.
| Item / Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| Print/Copy - Letter (B&W) |
$0.10 |
per page |
| Print/Copy - Letter (Color) |
$0.25 |
per page |
| Print/Copy - Legal (B&W) |
$0.15 |
per page |
| Print/Copy - Legal (Color) |
$0.30 |
per page |
| Late Fees (Books) |
$0.25 |
per day (Max $10.00/item) |
| Damage Fees |
Varies |
Depending on item |
| New Library Card |
$1.00 |
|
Fares
| Service Type |
Fee |
Notes |
| Demand Response |
$2.00 per trip |
Per person. Requires 1-day prior advance reservation.
Same-day service when available: $5.00 |
| Fixed Route Services |
$0.50 per trip |
Per person |
| ADA Paratransit Service |
$1.00 per trip |
Per person. Requires documentation to determine eligibility & 1-day prior advance reservation. |
| Permit / Service |
Fee |
Notes |
| Business Registration |
$35.00 |
Annual / Renew |
| Home Occupations |
Varies |
Requires registration; may require Conditional Use Permit |
| Temporary Uses |
$10.00 |
Garage sales, parking lot sales, etc. |
| Dances |
$25.00 / No Fee |
$25 if entry fee is charged; no fee if free entry |
| Parades |
No Fee |
Permit still required |
| Special License: Solicitor |
$25.00 |
— |
| Special License: Fighting/Wrestling |
$50.00 |
Exhibitions or contests |
| Special License: Carnival/Circus |
$100.00 |
Per day |
| Special License: Pawnbroker |
$250.00 |
— |
| Special License: Other |
$10.00 |
All other special license categories |
Admission
| Age Group |
Fee |
| Ages 4 - 61 |
$5.00 |
| Ages 3 & Under |
Free |
| Ages 62 & Over |
Free |
Party Packages & Rentals
Reservations are first-come, first-served. Must be finalized at least two weeks in advance. To reserve, call 575-887-0349 or email waterparkrental@cityofcarlsbadnm.com.
| The Cave Party Package |
| Days |
Time Slot |
Cost |
| Tue - Fri |
11:00am - 2:00pm |
$200.00 |
| Tue - Fri |
2:30pm - 5:30pm |
$250.00 |
| Sat - Sun |
11:00am - 2:30pm OR 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
$300.00 |
| Includes: Entry for 20 people (Max 25; $10 per add'l guest). 1 reserved canopy with 2 picnic tables & bench seating. Rolling rack provided (subject to availability). |
| The Cavern Party Package |
| Days |
Time Slot |
Cost |
| Tue - Fri |
11:00am - 2:00pm |
$250.00 |
| Tue - Fri |
2:30pm - 5:30pm |
$325.00 |
| Sat - Sun |
11:00am - 2:30pm OR 2:30pm - 5:30pm |
$400.00 |
| Includes: Entry for 30 people (Max 40; $10 per add'l guest). 2 reserved canopies with 2 picnic tables & bench seating in each. Rolling rack provided (subject to availability). |