70-S6735-26-CP336_FY 26-27 Sole Source Letter.pdf.PDF

This is a sole source justification letter for New Mexico related to a food services contract for providing breakfast and lunch meals to students. The document supports a sole source procurement determination for a food services provider, indicating that the state has justified why only one vendor can fulfill the requirements rather than conducting a competitive bidding process. The contract involves providing meal services to students, with the procurement identified as FY 26-27, suggesting the contract term covers the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The sole source justification typically addresses why the selected vendor is uniquely qualified or why competition is not feasible for this particular food services requirement.

The sole source designation indicates that the incumbent vendor or a specific provider has been determined to be the only qualified source for providing these meal services, which may be based on factors such as existing infrastructure, specialized knowledge of student dietary requirements, or established operational relationships within the school district or state system. This procurement approach bypasses the standard competitive bidding process, and the letter would contain the detailed justification required by state procurement regulations to support this non-competitive award decision. The specific pricing, funding sources, and contract value details would be outlined within the broader procurement documentation and budget allocations for student meal programs.