Payment processing services continuation

The New Mexico State Purchasing Agency is executing an emergency procurement for payment processing services continuation under authorization FY26-001, effective as of June 30, 2026, with proposals due July 31, 2026.

This is an expedited procurement conducted outside standard competitive bidding timelines. The emergency procurement framework permits the state purchasing agent or central purchasing office to award without following normal solicitation procedures, provided the procurement is posted on the state purchasing agency website and notice is provided to both the central purchasing office and state purchasing agent within specified timeframes. The procurement addresses a serious threat to operations, public health, welfare, or safety that requires immediate action.

The scope covers payment processing services for Grant Street operations on a continuation basis, indicating the state is extending or replacing an existing payment processing arrangement. Specific service levels, transaction volumes, required integrations, or processing-platform specifications are not detailed in the authorization document.

The state must track and report all expenditures to the Legislative Finance Committee and the Department of Finance and Administration within sixty days following the fiscal year in which the procurement is executed. The state purchasing agent or central purchasing office is responsible for documenting the emergency circumstances justifying the expedited procurement process and maintaining records supporting the award decision.

No estimated contract value, incumbent vendor, or detailed service requirements are identified in the authorization.