Statewide Literacy Framework Implementation Using Reading Apprenticeship Model

The contract involves implementing the New Mexico Statewide Literacy Framework through WestEd’s Reading Apprenticeship Model, focusing on leadership, instruction, intervention, assessment, professional learning, and family engagement components. The procurement is a sole-source arrangement with an estimated value of $600,000 for an eight-month period from November 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The services include delivering in-person institutes, ongoing coaching, and training materials aimed at enhancing literacy practices among secondary teachers and administrators across New Mexico. The justification for sole sourcing emphasizes WestEd’s proprietary, research-based framework, which has been developed over 25 years and is delivered by certified facilitators, making it unique and non-replicable by other providers. The contract is managed by the Region 9 Education Cooperative, with primary contacts including Veronica Wadley and Diane Lee, and is aligned with state literacy goals and instructional standards. The scope of work centers on providing professional development and instructional support to improve student reading comprehension and academic success. Deliverables include multi-day training sessions, classroom coaching, and the distribution of training resources, all tailored to meet the objectives of the statewide literacy initiative. The performance is expected to be evaluated based on measurable outcomes such as improved standardized test scores, GPA increases, and enhanced literacy skills. The contract does not specify detailed FAR clauses, standard inspection, or acceptance procedures, nor does it include formal attachments or detailed pricing line items. Instead, the focus is on proprietary service delivery, with the contract structured around the unique capabilities of WestEd’s framework and its critical role in advancing the state's literacy efforts.