70-69000-26-CP419_Signed Sole Source Determination.pdf.PDF

This is a Signed Sole Source Determination document from the State of New Mexico for the "Foster to Success" contract opportunity. The determination authorizes a sole source procurement, indicating that only one vendor has been identified as capable of providing the required services. The document establishes the legal justification for bypassing competitive bidding procedures and proceeding directly with contract award to the identified vendor. The contract addresses services related to foster care support and success initiatives within New Mexico's child welfare system. The sole source determination process streamlines procurement by eliminating the standard competitive bidding timeline, resulting in expedited contract execution once the determination is approved and signed by authorized officials.

The sole source designation typically indicates that the vendor possesses unique qualifications, specialized expertise, or proprietary capabilities necessary for delivering the Foster to Success program services that cannot be reasonably obtained from other sources. This procurement method is employed when competition is not feasible or practicable, and the state has determined that the identified vendor represents the most efficient use of state resources. The signed determination serves as the authorization document enabling the State of New Mexico to proceed with direct contract negotiation and award without posting a competitive solicitation, thereby accelerating the implementation timeline for foster care support services.