This sole‑source contract awards New Mexico Highlands University a one‑year services agreement with CBORD Group to provide, maintain, and support the campus point‑of‑sale (POS) and identification card system. The agreement covers software updates, hardware upgrades, and integration support essential to student services. The university justifies the sole‑source award because CBORD is the exclusive provider of the system; switching vendors would incur a loss estimated at over $150,000. The contract value is $60,000 and runs from July 1 2026 through June 30 2027.
• Scope: Ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and support for POS and ID‑card system.
• Value: $60,000 fixed‑price for a 12‑month period.
• Reason for sole source: No alternative vendor can service the existing CBORD platform without substantial redesign and cost.