Las Cruces Public Schools

Sole Source: If sale is less than $10,000, still avoid sole source as a primary path. While Policy 4320 exists, LCPS has limited/unclear history with sole source; approvals are uncertain.

Coops: Lead with a cooperative purchase. For buys over $10,000, ensure your solution is on a pre-competed contract (BuyBoard, TCPN, or NM State Purchasing Division/State Price Agreement). Coordinate with Purchasing & Acquisitions for piggyback use.

Entity: Las Cruces Public Schools, NM.

There is a formal sole source policy (School Board Policy 4320), but the district lacks a clear history of sole source awards and historical contract data is not readily accessible. Because outcomes are uncertain, do not rely on sole source as your primary strategy; redirect to cooperative contracts for speed and pre-competed pricing. Note: LCPS’s low $10,000 competitive threshold often triggers formal processes, further reinforcing the coop-first approach.