Legal Representation Services for New Mexico Public Education Department

The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) is seeking to extend its existing legal representation for an ongoing litigation concerning Rule 6.10.5 NMAC – School Calendar Requirements. The sole‑source award will continue the work of Spencer Fane LLP, which is already deeply involved in the case, to avoid disruption and additional costs associated with changing counsel. The contract covers briefing, argument, research, client consultation, and any other related legal tasks for the duration of the litigation. • Scope: Full‑service legal representation and advisory work on a specific education‑law litigation matter. • Duration: 13 months (April 25 2026 – June 30 2027). • Value: $40,000 for the extension (total cumulative contract value approx. $85,000). • Procurement Type: Sole source – no competition allowed, justified by the unique knowledge and prior involvement of the contractor.