Additional AASHTOWare Safety Modules Sole Source Determination

This contract is a sole‑source award by the New Mexico Department of Transportation to AASHTO for the addition of two new SaaS modules—Intersections and Alternative Design—to the existing AASHTOWare Safety platform. The $525,000 license renewal expands NMDOT’s safety‑analysis capabilities, supporting compliance with the Roadway Safety Management Process and the Highway Safety Manual. The procurement is justified on the basis that the software is proprietary, with source code and maintenance exclusively controlled by AASHTO, making any other vendor incapable of delivering the required functionality. The one‑year term runs from July 21 2026 to July 21 2027, with a formal due date of August 23 2026 for any protests. • Scope: Add Intersections and Alternative Design modules to AASHTOWare Safety (SaaS) license. • Value: $525,000 (pre‑tax) with an estimated 8.1875 % municipal tax. • Sole‑source justification: Proprietary software, exclusive maintenance, and lack of comparable alternatives.