Institute for Excellence in Education (National Charter Schools Institute)-Sole Source Pre-Award

New Mexico State University is awarding a sole‑source contract to the Institute for Excellence in Education (National Charter Schools Institute) for specialized charter‑school consulting services. The procurement is challengeable under NMSA 13‑1‑128, and any vendor that can demonstrate equal or greater capability must submit a written challenge within seven days of posting. The contract value is $126,950, covering leadership coaching, governance assistance, and development of an oversight system for New Mexico charter schools. No detailed specifications, commodity codes, or delivery schedule are disclosed in the public posting; interested parties must log into the procurement system to review the full justification. • Challengeable sole‑source: submit written challenge by 21 Oct 2026 if you can match or exceed the vendor’s capabilities. • Scope: charter‑school leadership coaching, board governance support, and creation of an oversight system. • Value: $126,950 total, with no disclosed payment schedule; award date not specified. • Contact: Adrian Carabajal (procurement contact) for inquiries.