Purchase and install the automated thermal inspection system (ATIS) at the texico port of entry.

The New Mexico Department of Public Safety is procuring the purchase and installation of an Automated Thermal Inspection System (ATIS) at the Texico Port of Entry through a sole source determination process. The procurement is being conducted as a 12-month contract with a posted date of May 21, 2026, and a proposal due date of June 19, 2026. The scope of work encompasses the purchase and installation of ATIS hardware and software, along with ongoing operations and maintenance support for the unified Smart Roadside Inspection Systems (SRIS) platform currently operated by the New Mexico State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement division. The ATIS system will integrate with the existing SRIS infrastructure installed in 2009 and will operate alongside complementary components including an Automated License Plate Reader, Hazmat Placard Identification System, CVSA Safety Sticker Recognition, Advanced Lane Controllers, and Vehicle Waveform Identification capabilities. Key deliverables include full system integration with the proprietary SRIS platform, ensuring continuity of critical public safety inspection capabilities at the port of entry, and ongoing technical support for the unified system. The prospective contract value is $279,990.00 before tax.

This is a sole source procurement determination, which restricts competition to a single qualified vendor identified as capable of meeting the specialized requirements. Drivewyze, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, has been designated as the sole capable source contractor due to proprietary compatibility requirements and the need for specialized knowledge to directly integrate with the existing SRIS platform without requiring complete system replacement or substantial modification. The New Mexico Department of Public Safety asserts that only Drivewyze software possesses the requisite proprietary system access and technical capability to achieve the necessary integration. The sole source determination was posted for the required 30-calendar-day protest period and received approvals from the Agency Chief Procurement Officer, Agency Legal/General Counsel, Cabinet Secretary, and State Purchasing Agent on May 5, 2026. No disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or restrictions on bidder qualifications are indicated in the available procurement documents.