Annual Membership Dues for the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB)

This contract is a four‑year, sole‑source purchase by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to pay $72,000 in annual membership dues for the Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB). The membership enables New Mexico to participate in two WIEB committees—one focused on high‑level radioactive waste transportation and the other on regional electric‑power cooperation—providing forums for policy coordination, technical exchange, and regional collaboration. The vendor is a non‑profit intergovernmental organization headquartered in Denver, Colorado. No goods are delivered; the contract is purely a service‑type membership fee. • Scope: pay membership dues and support participation in WIEB’s High‑Level Radioactive Waste Committee and Committee on Regional Electric Power Cooperation. • Value: $72,000 (pre‑tax) for a four‑year term (2026‑2029). • Procurement: Sole‑source, justified by the unique combination of services offered only by WIEB.