The university of new mexico hospital (“unmh”) seeks to procure dairy products, milk products, cream products, beverage-related dairy items, and related food service products from rasband dairy. Services include product sourcing, order fulfillment, in

The University of New Mexico Hospital is seeking to procure dairy products, milk products, cream products, beverage-related dairy items, and related food service products under a sole-source procurement from Rasband Dairy, with a proposal due date of July 18, 2026. This is a sole-source purchase justified on the basis of Rasband Dairy's established service relationship, operational compatibility, demonstrated reliability, local delivery capabilities, and responsive customer service.

Rasband Dairy, located at 7116 Isleta Boulevard SW in Albuquerque, New Mexico, will provide product sourcing, order fulfillment, inventory support, scheduled deliveries, and customer service to support UNMH's food services, coffee shop operations, patient meal services, and other hospital food service functions. UNMH's justification for sole-source procurement emphasizes the vendor's extensive operational knowledge of UNMH's food service requirements, familiarity with ordering patterns, delivery schedules, and inventory needs. UNMH notes that transitioning to another supplier would require substantial operational changes including new ordering processes, product evaluations, inventory management modifications, and staff coordination activities that could result in service disruptions and increased administrative costs.

The estimated contract value ranges from $60,000 to $100,000 annually. The contract term is one year, from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew subject to New Mexico Statutes Section 13-1-150. The procurement may support multiple purchase orders and contract addenda to extend the term pursuant to New Mexico's multi-term contract provisions. The sole-source form was approved by Jeffrey Gilmore on June 18, 2026.