800904810-EdSights-Sole Source Pre-Award

The New Mexico State University is issuing a sole‑source pre‑award solicitation for the EdSights conversational‑AI student‑success platform. Although the procurement is initially designated as sole‑source, any vendor that can demonstrate equal or greater capability may submit a written challenge. The award will cover a three‑year subscription, support, and maintenance contract valued at roughly $299,250. The contract term runs from 10 Oct 2026 through 30 Sep 2029. No prerequisite documents are required to view the solicitation, and the deadline for bid submission is 7 July 2026. • Scope: SaaS‑based text‑messaging AI platform that checks in with students, gathers real‑time response data, and provides persistence analytics for higher‑education institutions. • Budget: Approximately $299,250 total (three‑year term). • Timeline: Posting 17 June 2026; bid opening 17 June 2026 2:30 PM MDT; closing 7 July 2026 2:30 PM MDT; contract term 10 Oct 2026‑30 Sep 2029. • Challenge process: Written challenges must be submitted by 2 July 2026 to the Director of Purchasing. • Contact: Adrian Carabajal (procurement contact) – [email protected] – (575) 646‑3578.