Sole Source Determination WestEd

The State of New Mexico Public Education Department is awarding a sole‑source professional‑services contract to WestEd to support implementation of Senate Bill 201 and additional Public Education Reform Fund (PERF) projects. The effort focuses on high‑level leadership engagement, development and iterative revision of an annual workplan, and continuous technical assistance and evaluation support. • Scope: Conduct leadership meetings, draft and annually revise a workplan, provide monthly professional‑development sessions and evaluation support aligned with SB 201 requirements. • Duration: 12 months (July 1 2026 – June 30 2027). • Value: Approximately $865,500 (including estimated taxes). • Sole‑source justification: WestEd’s longstanding partnership with PED, existing tools and templates, in‑state staff, and unique expertise on the Martinez/Yazzie lawsuit and What Works Clearinghouse authorizations. • Deliverables: Workplan documents, technical‑assistance reports, training sessions, and performance dashboards for state‑wide education reform initiatives.