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Chaves County, New Mexico is conducting a sole source procurement for the AMPED Alternative Education Program through its Purchasing Department, seeking to establish a day reporting center for youth suspended from school. The program aims to serve students suspended for 3 to 10 days or on long-term suspension, with the primary goal of helping students obtain, maintain, or complete academic credits outside traditional school settings. The procurement specifically targets Chaves County CASA as the sole source provider, with funding originating from a continuum grant awarded by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department under the Juvenile Continuum Act for the Juvenile Offender Program. The key objectives include reducing youth recidivism and diverting youth from further involvement in the juvenile justice system through early intervention and assessment. Interested parties have until June 14, 2025, to submit written protests to the procurement, with Purchasing Director Analicia Nieto available for inquiries at 575-624-6615 or ana.nieto@chavescounty.gov. The procurement is specifically for a day reporting center that provides academic support and intervention services for suspended students.

The procurement appears to be restricted to Chaves County CASA as a sole source provider, with no explicit mention of set-aside designations or opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract value is estimated at $54,000+ per year, with funding secured through a juvenile continuum grant. No incumbent vendors beyond Chaves County CASA are mentioned, and there are no specific details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. The program will operate as a day reporting center, suggesting a need for physical space and educational support resources. While the procurement targets youth intervention and academic support, the document does not outline specific qualifications for the service provider beyond the selection of Chaves County CASA. The procurement is focused on creating an alternative educational environment for suspended students, with an emphasis on reducing juvenile justice system involvement and supporting academic continuity.