Sole Source Determination – CTE Hub 2026‑2027

This sole‑source contract funds the continuation and expansion of New Mexico’s Statewide Career Technical Education (CTE) Hub for FY 2026‑2027. The awardee, NS4ED (Pathway2Careers), will enhance the platform with new interactive tools, a secure user‑login system, a course‑planning module, and ongoing statewide hosting, maintenance, and updates. The agency justified the award on the basis of the vendor’s unique ownership of the codebase, proprietary data, and integration with its existing Career‑Connected Learning Platform, making any other vendor impractical. • Develop an interactive “cluster mapping” tool that integrates labor‑market data for career pathways. • Implement a unique login system and user‑account framework for educators, students, and stakeholders. • Add a course‑planner feature with administrator role, credit tracking, and reporting capabilities. • Provide continuous statewide hosting, security patches, and feature enhancements for the CTE Hub.