Quality chemicals for treatment of boiler, chiller and drinking water

The University of New Mexico Purchasing Department is soliciting a sole-source contract for quality chemicals used in treatment of boiler, chiller, and drinking water systems serving all campus facilities, with a proposed sole-source purchase form posted September 10, 2026 and a 30-day public review period ending approximately October 10, 2026 before purchase authorization.

The procurement is restricted to PVS DX, located at P.O. Box 674937, Dallas, Texas 75267, based on sole-source justification. UNM's Utility Services Supervisor submitted the requisition citing PVS DX as the only supplier able to provide quality chemicals in bulk quantities with delivery services, particularly caustic soda required for the university's large-scale water treatment systems. UNM conducted due diligence via website searches of major retailers (Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon) and local Albuquerque chemical suppliers before settling on the sole-source rationale.

The contract covers fiscal year 2026/27. The total procurement amount is $90,304.00, of which $40,004.00 has been paid in prior periods and $50,300.00 covers anticipated invoices for the remainder of the fiscal year. Requisition number P0228702 was submitted September 3, 2026.

Per New Mexico Procurement Law requirements, the completed sole-source purchase form is posted on the UNM Sunshine Portal and the State of New Mexico Procurement website for the mandatory 30-day public review period prior to purchase authorization. Interested parties may submit written objections or alternative sourcing information during the review window.