2026 Sole Source Determination – NM Public Education Department

The New Mexico Public Education Department entered into a sole‑source contract with the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) to secure statewide participation in several national education collaboratives and related professional‑learning services for a twelve‑month period. The agreement provides CCSSO with a fixed fee to manage collaborative memberships, meeting logistics, research support, and policy‑engagement activities on behalf of the state. • Services include support for three CCSSO collaboratives (CAO/CTO, SEET, SLDS) and the State Collaborative on Assessment and Student Standards (SCASS). • The contract is valued at approximately $170‑$235 k, with a fixed‑price arrangement covering a 12‑month term ending 30 June 2027. • No competition was permitted; the agency justified sole‑source status on the basis that CCSSO is the only organization whose membership spans all 50 states and territories, uniquely meeting the department’s criteria.