Replacement of wemco hydrogritter

The Village of Los Lunas Public Works Department, Wastewater Division is procuring a replacement WEMCO Hydrogritter grit separation system via sole-source justification, with proposals due October 22, 2026. This is a single-source procurement under NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-126, with no competitive bidding.

The scope is replacement of the existing WEMCO Hydrogritter (Serial No. 8296178-3) with a direct in-kind WEMCO Hydrogritter 12-inch Full Flare-Grit End unit, 316 stainless steel construction. The justification emphasizes that a direct WEMCO replacement maintains compatibility with existing grit-handling infrastructure, piping connections, equipment footprint, operating parameters, and structural supports; alternative grit separation systems would require substantial modifications to piping, structural supports, electrical systems, and controls, increasing installation costs and introducing operational risks.

The total procurement cost is $120,987 ($119,300 for the complete unit and $1,687 for freight). Falcon Environmental Corporation, P.O. Box 710, Frederick, Colorado, is identified as the sole authorized representative and direct distributor for WEMCO (Trillium Pumps USA) equipment in New Mexico. The manufacturer-specified lead time is 25 to 28 weeks. The Hydrogritter is a critical component of the preliminary treatment process for grit separation and removal from the wastewater stream at the Village's Wastewater Treatment Facility.