Auma electric valve actuators through pipestone equipment

The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department, Wastewater Division is proceeding with a sole-source procurement of seven AUMA electric valve actuators through Pipestone Equipment, the exclusive authorized distributor for AUMA in New Mexico, with a purchase order anticipated by August 26, 2026. The procurement is justified under New Mexico Procurement Code Section 13-1-126 based on AUMA's status as the sole manufacturer of the installed equipment and Pipestone's exclusive territorial authorization; the justification document notes that similar products from other manufacturers cannot meet the intended purpose without substantial engineering redesign, system modifications, and operational risk.

The actuators are factory-configured replacements for critical wastewater treatment processes: two for Rotoseive screening equipment, two for the Pre-Aeration system, one for UV Cooling, and two for UV Pit operations. Each unit includes custom-machined valve shaft couplings, application-specific torque ratings, voltage configurations, and control signal requirements tailored to the Village's existing valves, electrical systems, and process-control infrastructure.

Pipestone Equipment's quote (No. 1401867) totals $39,769.76 including tax, with equipment costs of $38,750.00 (Rotoseive $12,104.00, Pre-Aeration $10,622.00, UV Cooling $4,732.00, UV Pit $11,292.00). Estimated lead time is six to eight weeks with Net 30 payment terms and FOB shipping point. The Procurement Officer retains authority to negotiate price, freight, delivery, quantity, and applicable taxes before purchase order issuance.