The purpose of this sole source procurement is to continue providing broadband connectivity services to gisd student households, ensuring uninterrupted access to district instructional systems that support online learning and digital educational services.

Gadsden Independent School District (GISD) in New Mexico is soliciting a sole-source continuation of broadband connectivity services to student households, with proposals due August 27, 2026. The sole-source determination rests on the incumbent's unique deployed wireless infrastructure—GISD's evaluation of alternative providers (CenturyLink/Lumen, Comcast/Xfinity, Vexus Fiber) found none capable of serving the complete geographically dispersed GISD service area without substantial construction and replacement deployment.

The scope includes operation and management of the existing wireless broadband network; provision of internet connectivity throughout the GISD service area, including rural communities with limited infrastructure availability; maintenance and servicing of network equipment; technical support and troubleshooting; repair and replacement of network components; and timely response to outages and service disruptions.

The incumbent and sole-source awardee is Chaparral Holdings Corporation, located in Chaparral, New Mexico, which currently operates the broadband infrastructure serving GISD student households. The contract term is one year. The prospective contract amount is $1.75 million before tax, with estimated taxes of $113,738.73.