Training seats for staff to become certified in the class assessment tool and/or maintain their current certification. Training materials for class trainings. Training seats for staff to become certified to teach class interaction essentials training MO

The University of New Mexico's Early Childhood Services Center is seeking to procure training seats and certification services for the CLASS 2nd Edition assessment tool under a proposed sole-source purchase from Teachstone Inc., with a proposal or review completion due October 10, 2026. This is a sole-source procurement justified by Teachstone's status as the only authorized vendor for CLASS 2nd Edition training and materials.

The scope comprises training seats for staff to become newly certified in the CLASS 2nd Edition assessment tool, training seats to maintain current certifications, training materials for CLASS trainings, training seats for staff to become certified to teach CLASS Interaction Essentials modules, and associated score sheets for conducting CLASS assessments in New Mexico FOCUS and New Mexico PreK classrooms. The procurement is driven by contractual obligations with the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department requiring all staff to receive training within six months of hire and maintain certifications throughout employment.

The total contract amount is $244,961.00. The contract term extends through September 3, 2026, with trainings offered every semester and CLASS observations conducted as assigned by the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Teachstone Inc. is located at 1551 Emancipation Highway, PMB 1290, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Due diligence supporting the sole-source justification included communications with early childhood state leaders in Arizona, California, Louisiana, and Utah, and outreach to alternative vendors including Branaugh Group, Early Childhood Pyramid Consortium, Lakeshore Early Learning, and Kaplan, all of whom confirmed they do not sell CLASS 2nd Edition training, certification, or materials. The proposed sole-source purchase was posted on the UNM Sunshine Portal and the State of New Mexico Procurement website for a 30-day review period prior to purchase authorization.