70-S0076-26-CP361_Sole source Mind Education.pdf.PDF

This is a sole source justification document for the New Mexico Public Education Department regarding the procurement of ST Math software licenses and services from MIND Education. The procurement seeks to provide ST Math, a proprietary web-based instructional software platform, along with associated implementation services and professional learning opportunities. The document establishes that MIND Education is the sole creator and authorized provider of ST Math software and licensing, making this a sole source acquisition. The contract encompasses software licenses, instructional content, implementation services, and professional development training specific to the ST Math platform. The justification supports a non-competitive procurement process based on MIND Education's exclusive rights and capabilities to deliver this specialized educational technology solution.

The procurement is justified on the grounds that MIND Education maintains exclusive intellectual property rights and authorization to provide ST Math licenses and related services, with no competitive alternatives available in the marketplace. The sole source determination indicates that the vendor's proprietary nature and unique instructional methodology make competitive bidding impractical. This procurement type allows the New Mexico Public Education Department to acquire the necessary educational software and support services without formal competitive solicitation, streamlining the acquisition process while ensuring access to the specific instructional platform and associated professional development services required for implementation in New Mexico schools.