Continued Development of NM DASH

The State of New Mexico intends to make a sole source purchase for the continued development of NM DASH, an online tool for districts. The scope of work includes refinement of existing functionality, development of financial accountability functionality, and compliance monitoring module. The contract term is 8 months, from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The prospective contractor is WestEd, who developed the proprietary desktop monitoring software, Web EPSS, used by NMPED. The agency has determined that WestEd is the only source capable of providing the required professional services. Key aspects of the job include: • Refinement of existing NM DASH functionality • Development of NM DASH financial accountability functionality and the compliance monitoring module • Planning and alignment of NM DASH with other state software • Professional Development, training, support, and hosting • Technology development and implementation