Continued engineering services for tucumcari reuse project

Sandoval County is seeking continued engineering services for the Tucumcari Reuse Project under a sole-source procurement vehicle with CDM Smith, with proposals due August 22, 2026. This is a non-competitive award — the justification document cites the incumbent contractor's existing project knowledge, prior work history, and technical expertise as the basis for continuation without competitive bidding.

The scope comprises continued engineering support building on previously completed work and preliminary design phases. CDM Smith is the identified incumbent with demonstrated capability and project familiarity; the sole-source method is justified on grounds of cost efficiency, project continuity, and avoidance of delays inherent in competitive procurement cycles. The contractor's institutional knowledge of previously developed project materials and established engineering approach reduces implementation risk and ensures consistency in quality standards.

Funding derives from the project's existing budget allocation. The procurement emphasizes leveraging the incumbent's technical continuity as the most economical and efficient path forward for this specialized continuation of services.