70-S0150-26-CP427_State of New Mexico Sole Source Request and Determination Form.pdf.PDF

This is a State of New Mexico Sole Source Request and Determination Form documenting a procurement decision for professional training services. The requesting entity seeks to contract with Research for Better Teaching, Inc. for professional development training on materials the district has previously purchased from this vendor. Research for Better Teaching, Inc. is identified as the copyright holder and publisher of the instructional materials, and is designated as the only authorized company capable of providing professional training on these proprietary resources. The sole source determination addresses the district's need for specialized instructor-led training directly from the content developer to ensure proper implementation and pedagogical understanding of the purchased curriculum materials.

The determination justifies the sole source procurement based on the vendor's exclusive rights as the copyright holder and publisher, making them the singular qualified source for delivering authentic professional development tied to their proprietary materials. This procurement structure ensures that training is conducted by the originating organization with direct expertise in the curriculum design, learning objectives, and implementation strategies. The sole source justification eliminates competitive bidding requirements, streamlining the procurement process for professional services that are inherently tied to a single vendor's intellectual property and specialized knowledge.