Emergency electrical repair of wind damaged power poles.

The New Mexico Spaceport Authority is pursuing an emergency procurement for electric utility infrastructure repair, specifically addressing a critical infrastructure issue involving a broken electric line pole (pole 57) near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. The procurement is an emergency determination for repairing wind-damaged power poles that have caused power loss to Spaceport Authority properties. The primary objective is to restore power lines and repair the damaged electric pole, with Sierra County Electric Cooperative identified as the primary contractor for the work. The emergency procurement follows New Mexico state procurement regulations (NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-127), which allow for expedited contracting during urgent situations affecting public safety and property. The contract is time-sensitive, with an estimated contract term of 30-45 days, and is posted from March 23, 2025, with a response deadline of April 23, 2025. Temporary mitigation measures include operating gas generators, though these are deemed insufficient for all affected tenants and cannot serve as a long-term solution.

The procurement appears to be open to electrical utility and infrastructure repair contractors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Sierra County Electric Cooperative is the primary vendor for this emergency repair, with B&D Electric identified as a potential alternative contractor, though they currently lack necessary replacement poles. The contract value is set at $25,000, which covers the emergency repair and power line restoration. The Spaceport Authority plans to conduct additional infrastructure inspections to identify potential weaknesses and prevent future emergency repairs. While a current purchase order exists with Sierra Electric for standard electrical services, this specific procurement is distinguished as emergency repair work. The jurisdiction associated with this opportunity is San Juan County, with a FIPS Code of 35045, though the actual repair location is near Truth or Consequences. The procurement follows standard emergency procurement protocols, emphasizing rapid response and infrastructure restoration.