LIMITED 3-MONTH SOLE SOURCE FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INITIATIVE YEAR 1 COMPLETION, CONTINUITY, AND TRANSITION SUPPORT

This three‑month, fixed‑price sole‑source contract awards Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PI​RE) the continuation, completion, and transition of Year 1 deliverables for the New Mexico Behavioral Health Initiative (BHI) under the Central Region Educational Cooperative. The work builds on prior PI​RE‑produced materials and includes coaching model support, manual revisions, synthesis reporting, school evaluation plans, and stakeholder meetings, all to be delivered by the end of October 2026. • Scope: Professional services – research, evaluation, and implementation‑coach support for the BHI. • Budget: $14,777 fixed price (personnel, fringe, indirect costs) for a 3‑month period. • Vendor uniqueness: PI​RE is the only entity with existing knowledge of Year 1 BHI work, justifying the sole‑source award. • Timeline: Contract runs 08/01/2026 – 10/31/2026; deliverables due by contract end. • Future procurement: A separate competitive RFP will be issued for longer‑term BHI evaluation services.