Systems-Based Projects
This funding helps New Mexico schools create safer, healthier, and more efficient learning environments by addressing critical infrastructure needs. These projects focus on the core systems that keep a school running—like heating, lighting, water, and safety features—and are essential to maintaining daily operations and student well-being. Upgrading outdated or failing systems can reduce energy costs, improve air quality, and ensure schools remain open and functional. This type of funding supports repairs and replacements that are often invisible but vital to supporting effective teaching and learning. By focusing on schools with the most urgent needs, the program helps protect students, staff, and the long-term use of public school facilities.
Applications are now closed.
Systems-Based Funding Details
This funding helps to cover the replacement or upgrade of building systems. School facilities in the top 300 of the current wNMCI ranking are eligible for this funding. (NMCI is the New Mexico Condition Index, a scoring system used to measure the condition of public school buildings to ensure that resources go to the schools most in need of repairs, upgrades, or replacement.)
Eligible systems include:
- Exterior envelope (roof, walls, windows, doors)
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Special Systems (fire detection, fire suppression, communications)
- Site Drainage and Utilities
- ANY systems identified in the FAD as Category 1 (critical issues that pose immediate threats to life, health or safety)
- Demolition of abandoned facilities (regardless of rank or building type)
Demolition
According to New Mexico Statute 22-24-4, demolitions of abandoned school district facilities can be fully funded by the public school capital outlay fund if two criteria are met:
(1) the costs of continuing to insure the abandoned facility outweigh any potential benefit;
(2) there is no practical use for the abandoned facility without the expenditure of substantial renovation costs.
If the two criteria are satisfied, the council may enter into an agreement with the school district to fully fund the demolition of the abandoned school district facility. To apply for funding, districts can submit an application for a Systems-Based Project when the application cycle is open.
HVAC & Controls Design Guidelines
PSFA has developed design guidelines to help schools and design professionals plan heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and control systems for new construction and renovation projects.
These guidelines support better system performance, easier maintenance, and smart long-term costs. The goal is to make sure school HVAC systems are reliable, energy-efficient, and meet PSFA standards. The document linked below provides helpful details and direction for anyone involved in designing or upgrading these systems in New Mexico schools.
HVAC & Controls Design Guidelines
PSFA has developed design guidelines to help schools and design professionals plan heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and control systems for new construction and renovation projects.
These guidelines support better system performance, easier maintenance, and smart long-term costs. The goal is to make sure school HVAC systems are reliable, energy-efficient, and meet PSFA standards. The document linked below provides helpful details and direction for anyone involved in designing or upgrading these systems in New Mexico schools.
Systems Design Standards
Fire Protection
Design Criteria For Water Supply
Roofing Program
Section 07 0001 – Table of Contents
Membrane Roofing
Section 07 51 13.01 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over Metal Deck
Section 07 51 13.02 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over LWC
Section 07 51 13.03 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over Cementitious Wood Fiber Deck
Section 07 51 13.04 Built-Up Asphalt Roofing over Wood Deck
Section 07 51 16.01 Modified Bituminous Roofing over Metal Deck
Section 07 51 16.02 Modified Bituminous Roofing over LWC
Section 07 51 16.03 Modified Bituminous Roofing over Cementitious Wood Fiber Deck
Section 07 51 16.04 Modified Bituminous Roofing over Wood Deck
Section 07 54 23.01 Mechanically Fastened EPDM Elastomeric Membrane Roofing
Section 07 54 23.02 Adhered EPDM Elastomeric Membrane Roofing
Section 07 54 19.01 Mechanically Fastened PVC Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing
Section 07 54 19.02 Adhered PVC Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing
Section 07 54 23.01 Mechanically Fastened TPO Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing
Section 07 54 23.02 Adhered TPO Thermoplastic Membrane Roofing
Flashing and Sheet Metal
Section 07 61 13.01 Structural Standing Seam Sheet Metal Roofing
Section 07 61 13.02 Architectural Standing Seam Sheet Metal Roofing
Apply for Funding
Requirements for ALL Capital Funding Programs
- District local match percentage available at time of award
- Current Facility Master Plan (FMP)
- Current Preventive Maintenance (PM) Plan
- District use of a Facility Information Maintenance System (FIMS)
- Recommended Facility Maintenance Assessment Report (FMAR) minimal score of 70%, satisfactory
Get Started
Submit a Letter of Intent to the PSFA Programs Manager: programs@nmpsfa.org. Use this sample letter of intent to guide your efforts.
Apply for Funding
Requirements for ALL Capital Funding Programs
- District local match percentage available at time of award
- Current Facility Master Plan (FMP)
- Current Preventive Maintenance (PM) Plan
- District use of a Facility Information Maintenance System (FIMS)
- Recommended Facility Maintenance Assessment Report (FMAR) minimal score of 70%, satisfactory
Get Started
Submit a Letter of Intent to the PSFA Programs Manager: programs@nmpsfa.org. Use this sample letter of intent to guide your efforts.