New Mexico Grown Tribal Purchasing Pilot Sole‑Source Contract

This sole‑source contract funds the implementation of the New Mexico Grown Tribal Purchasing Pilot, a values‑based local‑food initiative that will supply culturally appropriate foods to tribal and Bureau of Indian Education schools throughout the state. Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will act as the food hub, aggregating, processing, and distributing locally‑grown produce, while also providing nutrition education and capacity‑building services to tribal producers. The effort is intended to increase access to fresh, tribal‑relevant foods, reduce transportation costs, and strengthen Native agricultural economies. • Contract value of approximately $200 K for 12 months of professional food‑service and capacity‑building work. • Vendor must be Native‑American owned, located on tribal land, and a participant in the NM Grown Approved Supplier Program. • Scope includes sourcing, processing, distribution, compliance with food‑safety standards, and supplemental education/training services for tribal schools.