Plastikgas processing plant

The Village of Los Lunas in Valencia County, New Mexico, is procuring a sole-source PlastikGas Processing Plant from PlastikGas, LLC, a technology company specializing in plastic waste conversion. The procurement involves a comprehensive 4-ton processing plant (serial number PKG-NM002) with a total cost of $1,800,000, designed to convert plastic waste into multiple fuel products including gasoline, diesel, kerosene, liquid petroleum gas, paraffin, and coke. The plant's core deliverables include processing 4 tons of plastic per batch, producing approximately 512 gallons of gasoline, 296 gallons of diesel, 24 gallons of kerosene, 410 pounds of paraffin, and 164 pounds of coke. Key qualifications include meeting ASTM standards, ISO 9001 manufacturing quality certifications, UL 142 storage tank standards, and EPA emission requirements. The procurement includes comprehensive operational support, consisting of 30 days of onsite training and 11 months of virtual support, along with a standard one-year warranty. The contract opportunity was posted on January 8, 2025, with a proposal due date of February 8, 2025, requiring a dedicated site area with specific infrastructure including a 66ft x 197ft concrete slab, utility connections, and security measures.

The solicitation appears to be a direct procurement without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. PlastikGas is claiming sole-source status based on its proprietary technology for simultaneous plastic-to-fuel conversion, with a patent-pending process that produces fuels without additional catalysts or refining. The plant requires significant site infrastructure, including concrete foundations, utility connections, storage facilities, and specific equipment such as a forklift with 4+ ton capacity, a backhoe with claw, and an industrial shredder. An optional extended warranty is available for $100,000 annually, which includes quarterly inspections. The total project budget is fixed at $1,800,000, with an estimated fuel production cost of $1.24 per gallon. The procurement includes comprehensive equipment components such as two reformer units, separate processing tanks, chiller assemblies, storage tanks, a control room with two workstations, and a complete tubing and piping system. The technology is positioned as a unique solution for municipal waste management and alternative fuel production.