Structured Decision Making

This sole‑source contract awards the Children, Youth & Families Department of New Mexico a professional‑services engagement to provide technical assistance, consulting, and training for the State’s Structured Decision‑Making (SDM) system and Safety Organized Practice (SOP) model. Evident Change, the exclusive owner of the SDM methodology, will deliver a Continuous‑Quality‑Improvement framework, curriculum development, remote and on‑site coaching, data‑analysis reporting, and system integration support over a twelve‑month period. The agreement is valued at $387,500 and includes a dedicated $18,000 line‑item for SDM intake revisions. Key deliverables include bi‑annual performance‑measure discussions, multiple remote coaching sessions, on‑site workshops, curriculum creation for supervisors and trainers, and deployment of a new reunification assessment tool into CYFD’s case‑management platform. The contract obligates the vendor to meet background‑check requirements, professional‑license verification, and to use CYFD branding per state regulations. • Professional consulting and training for child‑welfare decision‑making tools (SDM/SOP). • Development and implementation of a CQI system, curriculum, and data‑integration work‑streams. • Fixed‑price contract of $387,500 covering up to 12 months of services, including travel, per‑diem, and mileage allowances.