Sole Source Purchase for Event Safety Labor and Traffic-Control Equipment

The University of New Mexico is seeking to purchase event safety labor and traffic-control equipment for its Athletics events. The proposed vendor, Southwest Safety, provides trained safety personnel, traffic barricades, traffic-control barrels, and other equipment. The vendor also offers turnkey deployment, including delivery, setup, staffing, and removal. The purchase is necessary for safely directing vehicles, managing event traffic flow, and ensuring compliance with campus safety expectations. Key points to consider: · The proposed vendor is the only source that can supply both specialized labor and a full range of traffic-control equipment as a single, integrated service. · The vendor has an extensive history of working with the university's Athletics events and has site-specific knowledge of entrances, choke points, foot-traffic routes, and parking operations. · The vendor can meet short-notice changes in schedule or equipment needs, which are common with Athletics events. · The purchase amount is $75,000, and the contract term is from 06/30/2025 to 07/01/2026.