The Santa Fe Public School District is seeking a qualified consulting partner to conduct a comprehensive analysis of its current educational system, develop a long-range vision for its future, and create a 3- to 5-year phased implementation roadmap.
Santa Fe Public Schools proposes a sole-source purchase of a computer-assisted mathematics program for K–12 students that supplements core classroom instruction. The program is described as providing instructional, learning, and assessment access, as well as additional opportunities for students. The notice is for a purchase rather than a grant, with a listed deadline of November 15, 2026.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Santa Fe
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
11,299
NCES ID
National Center for Education Statistics identifier.
3502370
Number of Schools
Total number of schools in the district.
29
Total Staff
Total number of staff members.
1,181.53
Highest Grade
Highest grade level offered.
Grade 12
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
62 / 100
Propensity to Spend
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ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
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Sole Source:If sale is less than $60,000, use sole source. If it’s a unique/proprietary curriculum or service, pursue a sole source and plan for board approval if over $60,
Coops:If the need is standard goods/services, buy through CES or BuyBoard to move fast and avoid an RFP.
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Santa Fe Public School District Contracts
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COOPERATIVE ED'L SERVICES(CES) INC. at Santa Fe Public School District
Effective: Sep 4, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details an agreement between Santa Fe Public Schools (buyer) and Cooperative Educational Services (CES) (seller) for professional development and math coaching services. The services, set to commence on September 4, 2024, and conclude on June 30, 2025, include six complimentary training days and an additional six training days costing $12,000.00. The agreement is documented via a Purchase Order (No. 202501018), a Memorandum of Agreement, and a Scope of Work.
Archway Marketing Services, Inc. at Santa Fe Public School District
Effective: Feb 27, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Memorandum of Understanding authorizes Archway Marketing Services, Inc. as a New Mexico Instructional Material Depository for the New Mexico Public Education Department. It details the responsibilities of both parties concerning the distribution of instructional materials to schools and districts within New Mexico, including timelines, stock maintenance, ordering processes, reporting, and compliance with state regulations. The agreement is based on a three-year performance cycle.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from Santa Fe Public School District
Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education Study Session Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Date: Apr 16, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board held a study session focusing on the district's financial planning, specifically regarding General Obligation bonds and Education Technology Notes. Discussions covered the development of the FY26 and FY27 budgets, addressing audit findings, revenue adjustments, and transportation fund allocations. The board approved the Notice of Sale for Series 2026 bonds, a resolution for technology equipment acquisition, and the application for continuing bilingual multicultural education programs. Additionally, a new employment contract for the Superintendent was approved.
Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education Special Meeting
Date: Apr 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board convened a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters, specifically involving a discharge hearing, administrative adjudicatory deliberations, and the review of personally identifiable student information. The meeting agenda was approved, though no final action was taken regarding the discharge proceedings.
Santa Fe Public Schools Board Of Education Study Session Finance Subcommittee Meeting
Key Contacts
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The meeting included an executive session regarding pending and threatened litigation, followed by the authorization for legal counsel to proceed in these matters. The finance subcommittee provided an overview of the current budget and the timeline for the upcoming budget cycle. Discussions encompassed insurance premiums, staff compensation, projected State Equalization Guarantee adjustments, and the impact of projected enrollment declines on resource allocation. Additionally, the board deliberated on the role of community schools in providing wraparound services, reviewed facility usage, and discussed the importance of aligning budgetary priorities with the district's broader strategic planning.
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