Sole Source Notification - Broadband Services

This sole‑source contract secures broadband Internet services for Gadsden Independent School District’s dispersed student households. Chaparral Holdings Corporation, the existing network operator, will continue to operate, maintain, and upgrade the wireless broadband infrastructure for a one‑year term. The agreement is valued at roughly $1.86 million and is intended to ensure uninterrupted connectivity across the district’s rural service area. • Scope: operation, management, maintenance, and upgrade of the district‑wide wireless broadband network serving student homes. • Vendor: Chaparral Holdings Corporation – the incumbent infrastructure owner, providing full‑coverage service where other providers lack coverage. • Value & Term: base amount $1,750,500 plus taxes (~$1.86 M total) for a single‑year term, likely structured as a fixed‑price award. • Procurement Method: sole‑source under New Mexico state purchasing regulations; no competitive bidding required. • Key Contacts: Georgina Galvan (GISD Chief Procurement Officer) and Mychal Groth (Chaparral Holdings).