BUILDING ON NEW MEXICO'S EXISTING CREDENTIALS OF VALUE (COV) WORK AND THE STATE'S INTEREST IN UPDATING APPROACHES TO DEVELOPING AND APPROVING PROGRAMS OF STUDY (POS), PARTNER WITH THE NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (NMPED) TO DEVELOP A STATEWIDE PROCESS

Description: New Mexico State University is seeking a sole-source professional-services contractor to build on New Mexico’s existing Credentials of Value work and help the New Mexico Public Education Department update approaches for developing and approving Programs of Study. The engagement is intended to support development of a statewide process and is estimated at $870,000 for one school year, with services beginning September 7, 2026. This is a contract procurement rather than a grant program, and the opportunity remains open as of August 13, 2026, with a closing date of September 5, 2026.