REMOTE CAPTIONING FOR SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HSC DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING STUDENTS AS AN ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT.

UNM is procuring a six‑year, sole‑source contract for remote captioning services that support Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing students in its School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center, ensuring compliance with the ADA. The vendor’s proprietary technology promises same‑day turnaround, integrated video‑caption files, and specialized medical terminology dictionaries, which the current provider cannot match. • Service: Real‑time and post‑lecture captioning with same‑day delivery and video integration. • Scope: Supports all D/HH students in medical courses for six years, covering 6 years of service at a total value of $452,758.20. • Rationale: Vendor is the only provider offering the required medical‑specific captioning capability and turnaround speed, justifying a sole‑source award. • Financials: Fixed‑price contract of $75,459.70 per year, total $452,758.20 over the term. • Compliance: Meets ADA accommodation requirements and New Mexico procurement law for sole‑source awards.