# New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-U6900-26-CP392

Award for sole source CLASS 2nd Edition training and certification at University of New Mexico

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 10, 2026
**Identifier:** 70-U6900-26-CP392
**NAICS:** 611430

This award is for a sole source contract to Teachstone for staff certification and training in the CLASS 2nd Edition assessment tool at the University of New Mexico's Early Childhood Services Center.
- Government Buyer:
  - University of New Mexico, Early Childhood Services Center
  - Contact: Judy Loera
- OEM Highlight:
  - Teachstone is the only authorized provider of CLASS 2nd Edition training, certification, and materials
- Products and Services Requested:
  - Training seats for staff certification and maintenance in the CLASS assessment tool
  - Training seats for staff to become certified to teach CLASS Interaction Essentials modules
  - Training materials for CLASS trainings
  - Score sheets for conducting CLASS assessments in NM FOCUS and NM PreK classrooms
- Unique Requirements:
  - Certification required by New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department within 6 months of hire and maintained throughout employment
  - Proprietary CLASS 2nd Edition materials and training only available from Teachstone
  - No other vendors (including Branaugh group, Early Childhood Pyramid Consortium, Lakeshore Early Learning, Kaplan) offer CLASS 2nd Edition training or materials
- Estimated Contract Value:
  - $244,961
- Period of Performance:
  - One year, covering Fiscal Year 2027

### Description

This sole source procurement by the University of New Mexico is for training seats and materials to certify staff in the CLASS assessment tool and to maintain their current certification. It includes training seats for staff to become certified to teach CLASS Interaction Essentials training modules and score sheets for conducting CLASS assessments in NM FOCUS and NM PreK classrooms. The procurement is justified by unique expertise and is scheduled from September 3, 2026, to September 3, 2027, with a total value of approximately $244,961.

[View original listing](https://spd.gsd.state.nm.us/WebPortal/Modules/Procurement/Public/ProcurementsWebViewDetail.aspx?ID=ghydyybpybkoypoy8rydyyboyysoycoygayn4yndybeyycay8rydryy)