Complete a comprehensive performance evaluation of the village of chama surface water treatment plant.

The Village of Chama in New Mexico is seeking a comprehensive performance evaluation (CPE) of its surface water treatment plant through a sole source procurement with Process Applications. The project scope requires a detailed assessment of major water treatment processes, specifically focusing on filtration and disinfection systems, with the primary objective of identifying and prioritizing factors that negatively impact plant performance. This evaluation is mandated by the New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau Administrative Order No. 2024-ACO-04, indicating a regulatory compliance requirement. The contract opportunity was posted on February 1, 2025, with proposals due by March 1, 2025, representing a six-month contract term. Required deliverables include a thorough technical assessment of the treatment plant's operational efficiency, with specific emphasis on identifying performance limitations and recommending potential improvements.

The procurement appears to be specifically targeted to Process Applications, which was selected as the sole source provider due to their specialized experience in water treatment assessments. The company was chosen based on their demonstrated history of completing seven Drinking Water CPEs and one Wastewater CPE since 2017, with other potential vendors either declining to bid or not responding to the opportunity. The contract value is set at $66,700 before tax, with the vendor selection based on recommendations from Eastern Environmental Group and extensive research into the contractor's capabilities. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The sole source determination was made after verifying that Process Applications possesses unique qualifications and expertise that make them the most suitable vendor for conducting this specialized comprehensive performance evaluation of the Chama surface water treatment plant.