Leadership resources to provide comprehensive association management and support services for all career technical student organizations

Eastern New Mexico University is soliciting proposals for comprehensive association management and support services for all Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) in New Mexico, with proposals due October 23, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement.

The sole-source justification names TRI Leadership Resources, LLC (Owasso, Oklahoma; Federal EIN 93-1328492) as the proposed vendor based on specialized expertise in CTSO organizations, experience serving nine state education departments (Arizona, Georgia, Maryland, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Utah, and West Virginia), a Dun and Bradstreet performance rating of 95 out of 100, over 20 years of operational history, and training expertise spanning more than 30 topic areas. Eastern New Mexico University's Chief Procurement Officer and Finance Lead conducted due diligence by reviewing statewide price agreements, the Cooperative Educational Services of New Mexico vendor list, and consulting with state and national association contacts; the justification states that no other identified vendors possessed comparable CTSO-specific expertise or capacity.

The scope encompasses association and Board governance training, membership and chapter development, advisor mentoring and support, student leadership development, conference and event management, industry partnership and sponsorship development, communications, marketing, advocacy, public relations, and technical assistance. Services include recruiting and supporting new chapters and advisors, collaborating with existing Advisor Mentors, conducting outreach to schools and industry partners, providing student officer and leadership training, and coordinating state conferences and events. The contract covers FCCLA and SkillsUSA.

The estimated contract value is $400,000 (before tax) for a four-year term. The sole-source request was posted for a thirty-day challenge period beginning September 23, 2026, with final approval required from the State Purchasing Agent or the Secretary of the General Services Department.