CAN TITLE III FUNDS BE USED TO PURCHASE SOFTWARE LICENSES/COMPUTERS, ETC. IN EXC
Yes, if purchases are approved in the Title III local plan. However, purchases are still required to follow the New Mexico Procurement Code policies. If purchases are over $60k, they will require an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) as well as posting in the Sunshine Portal, if applicable. Please review NMAC 6.20.2.17 Purchasing “Each school district shall establish and implement written policies and procedures for purchasing which shall be in compliance with the Procurement Code, Section 13-1-21 et seq., NMSA 1978.
Note: for non-professional services between $20,000 and $60,000, the District/School should solicit no less than (3) businesses via written requests containing the specifications for the procurement.