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The University of New Mexico (UNM) is pursuing a sole source procurement for a digital recruitment technology solution from Canopy Education Inc. (CollegeVine), specifically their AI-powered digital recruitment tool called AI Advisor. This procurement is intended to support UNM's Enrollment Management's outreach and communication strategies, with a contract term spanning from February 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The AI Advisor platform will provide personalized engagement features designed to enhance recruitment, enrollment conversion, and admissions funnel insights, with capabilities including up to 2,500 current student uploads. The university selected this solution based on its unique AI-powered platform that offers personalized, scalable communication tailored to individual student profiles and behaviors. Key objectives include simulating real-time advising through chat-based interactions, identifying students at risk of not enrolling, and improving application completion and yield rates. The total contract value is $169,620.00, to be paid in annual installments of $56,540.00, with the procurement deadline set for October 22, 2025.

The procurement appears to be a direct sole source acquisition without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. UNM determined that no alternative vendors like Signal Vine or Encoura offer comparable integration, behavioral targeting, and AI-supported advising functions specifically designed for undergraduate recruitment. The vendor's proprietary algorithms, content models, real-time analytics, and student dashboard were critical factors in the selection process. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned for replacement, and the procurement seems focused on introducing a new technological solution to support enrollment management. The solution will integrate with existing UNM enrollment infrastructure, leveraging proprietary technology to enhance student engagement and recruitment strategies. The procurement represents a strategic investment in digital recruitment technology, with a clear emphasis on utilizing advanced AI capabilities to support the university's enrollment objectives.