Emergency_Justification:_2025-EP-002.pdf

This is an Emergency Justification document from the City of Gallup's Purchasing Division for a wastewater treatment plant project. The emergency procurement is for a temporary cover and power solution for the belt press unit at the wastewater treatment plant, with Murphy Builders selected as the contractor. The project involves renting a belt press and generator for more than 6 months, with a total contract amount of $120,057.44, and a contract term of three weeks. The emergency arose due to the demolition of the existing building, necessitating immediate action to provide temporary shelter, power supply, and roofing for the belt press unit to continue operations safely during the winter.

The emergency procurement is justified by the critical nature of the wastewater treatment plant's belt press operation, which runs 24/7 to handle sludge processing. The city aims to prevent worker safety risks from exposed electrical systems and inefficient belt pressing due to lack of proper roofing. The temporary solution will remain in place until the city can design and construct a permanent building for the belt press unit, which will be competitively procured in the future. The emergency procurement follows the City of Gallup Procurement Code and New Mexico statutes, with the city committing to monitor building conditions and make timely repairs.