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

The state and local contract opportunity is a comprehensive performance evaluation (CPE) for the Village of Chama Surface Water Treatment Plant, located in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico. The procurement is being initiated in response to a New Mexico Environment Department Drinking Water Bureau Administrative Order No. 2024-ACO-04, requiring a detailed assessment of the water treatment facility. The primary objective is to conduct an extensive evaluation of major plant processes, specifically filtration and disinfection systems, with a focused goal of identifying and prioritizing factors that negatively impact overall plant performance. The contract is specifically targeting Process Applications as the sole source provider, selected for their specialized experience in water treatment assessments. The procurement was posted on February 1, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of March 1, 2025, representing a six-month contract period. Key deliverables will include a comprehensive performance analysis documenting the current operational status, potential performance impediments, and recommended improvements for the Village of Chama's water treatment infrastructure.

The procurement appears to be unrestricted in terms of specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. Process Applications was selected as the sole source vendor after the agency's due diligence revealed they were uniquely qualified, having completed seven Drinking Water CPEs and one Wastewater CPE since 2017. The contract value is established at $66,700 before tax, with no indication of alternative bidding opportunities. Other potential vendors, such as Eastern Environmental Group, were deemed ineligible due to conflicts of interest with their existing EPA contracts. The sole source determination was based on Process Applications' specialized expertise, established track record in water treatment assessments, and their ability to meet the specific requirements outlined in the administrative order. The procurement is directly tied to ensuring compliance with municipal water treatment standards and addressing specific performance concerns identified by the New Mexico Environment Department.