NCSC STATE COURT MEMBERSHIP DUES

The Administrative Office of the Courts of New Mexico is soliciting a sole-source contract for National Center for State Courts (NCSC) state membership dues for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with proposals due October 25, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement with no competing bidders — NCSC is the only provider identified as capable of delivering the required services.

The scope encompasses NCSC's provision of national expertise and services to support New Mexico's Judicial Branch, including research, policy recommendations, judicial security initiatives, court translator accreditation, data collection and evaluation, technology trend analysis, and staffing support for the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators. Membership entitles the state to participate in national training events, receive technical assistance across multiple judicial areas, access continuing education for judges and court staff, and attend national conferences.

The contract value is $360,000 across the two-fiscal-year term. NCSC is headquartered at 300 Newport Avenue in Williamsburg, Virginia, with contact Kestner Sirena (757-259-1827, skestner@ncsc.org).

The sole-source determination, approved September 14, 2026, rests on NCSC's unique status as a nationwide partnership representing all 50 states and U.S. territories, its exclusive provision of court translator accreditation, and its singular role as the national organization serving state judicial branches. The Administrative Office of the Courts conducted due diligence by researching trade publications and the internet and contacting the National Judicial College and State Justice Institute, determining that no other organizations provide the comprehensive scope of services NCSC offers. The determination requires a 30-calendar-day posting period without protest before final approval by the State Purchasing Agent.