NM DASH Enhancements: Functionality Refinement, Financial Accountability, and Compliance Monitoring Module Development

The contract involves the continued development and enhancement of the NM DASH online tool for New Mexico school districts, focusing on refining existing functionalities, and developing new modules for financial accountability and compliance monitoring. The procurement is conducted as a sole source agreement with WestEd, based on their proprietary software and prior development work, with an estimated contract value of up to $1 million for an eight-month period from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The contract is governed by the State of New Mexico’s procurement regulations, requiring a sole source determination, agency approvals, and a formal written contract prior to execution. The scope includes software refinement, module development, professional training, and ongoing support, with performance expected to be remote and aligned with functional requirements provided by the New Mexico Public Education Department. The procurement documents do not specify standard FAR clauses, detailed delivery schedules, or specific packaging and marking requirements, as the work is primarily software development and support. The documentation emphasizes the proprietary nature of WestEd’s software, which justifies the sole source approach, and highlights that the contract will be finalized only after a public posting period and approval by the State Purchasing Agent or DFA Secretary. There are no explicit instructions or requirements related to proposal submission formats, deadlines, or media, indicating that the process is non-competitive and based on the agency’s sole source justification. Administrative details such as payment procedures, inspection and acceptance criteria, and specific contractual clauses are not included in the available documents, which primarily serve as the sole source determination and approval records. Overall, the contract reflects a targeted, proprietary software development effort with clear procedural compliance but limited contractual or technical specifics beyond the scope of work and procurement process.