Support the University of New Mexico College of Education and Human Sciences and the New Mexico Association of Colleges for Teacher Education by Organizing and Facilitating a Statewide Task Force and Providing Expert Guidance on the Development of Aligned Assessments

The University of New Mexico is awarding a sole‑source contract to Education Research and Development LLC to organize a statewide task force and provide expert guidance for the development and implementation of aligned assessments under the new New Mexico Educator Preparation Program Training Standards. The effort includes facilitating collaboration between UNM’s College of Education and the New Mexico Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, translating standards into actionable frameworks, and supporting the Kellogg‑funded educator workforce initiative. The contract is valued at $122,310.47 for a nine‑month period, beginning July 7 2026 and ending March 31 2027. • Scope: task‑force organization, standards translation, assessment framework development, and ongoing stakeholder collaboration. • Sole‑source justification: EdRD’s unique prior involvement in the standards development and exclusive New Mexico‑specific expertise. • Budget: fixed‑price amount of $122,310.47 covering professional services for a 12‑month effort.