This contract awards Santa Fe County a one‑year, fixed‑price agreement with GridWatch, LLC to provide ongoing maintenance, support, and updates for the proprietary BRAIN cloud‑based utility‑monitoring software platform. The sole‑source justification cites the proprietary nature of the software, meaning only GridWatch can perform the required services. Funding is covered by a state grant (NM GRT) awarded to the County for the BRAIN project.
• Scope: Continuous operation, maintenance, data integrity, technical support, and software updates for the BRAIN platform.
• Term: 01 Oct 2026 – 30 Sep 2027 (12 months).
• Value: $51,930 inclusive of grant reimbursement.
• Vendor: GridWatch, LLC (P.O. Box 866, Cortaro, AZ).