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The City of Bloomfield in New Mexico is pursuing a sole source procurement for a specialized water treatment chemical from Nalco Water Company. The specific product being procured is CatFloc KL-10, a proprietary coagulant blend designed for use at the City of Bloomfield's Water Treatment Plant. This procurement is being conducted through a Sole Source Notice and Determination Form, with a contract value of $200,188.80 for fiscal year 2026 and a one-year term. The primary objective is to ensure effective treatment of the city's source water and maintain compliance with government water treatment standards. The procurement process includes a mandatory 30-calendar-day posting period during which potential challenges to the sole source determination can be raised. The city's Chief Procurement Officer, Melanie Lovato, is designated as the primary contact for any inquiries related to this procurement. The sole source justification stems from extensive testing that demonstrated CatFloc KL-10's unique effectiveness in addressing the city's specific water treatment requirements.

The contract appears to be restricted to Nalco Water Company as the exclusive producer and seller of the CatFloc KL-10 chemical, effectively eliminating competitive bidding for this specific procurement. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement is limited to San Juan County, New Mexico, specifically for the City of Bloomfield's Water Treatment Plant. While the precise budget range is clearly defined at $200,188.80 for the fiscal year 2026, there are no indications of additional funding sources or potential contract extensions. The procurement appears to be a straightforward, single-source acquisition focused on maintaining water treatment capabilities through a specialized chemical solution. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements beyond the specific water treatment needs of the City of Bloomfield.