The engine that powers one of UNM’s cogeneration machines to make power & heat for the university must be replaced. Solar turbines is the only vendor that can do this. UNM has a replacement engine in line but must get a PO to the vendor soonest. The inabi

The University of New Mexico (UNM) is procuring a sole source emergency contract with Solar Turbines to replace an engine that powers one of UNM's cogeneration machines used to generate power and heat for the university. The emergency condition is that the existing engine must be replaced immediately, as the inability to use the cogeneration machine would result in an additional annual cost of $1.25 million to the university for the purchase of external electrical power, and would also impair the university's ability to guarantee heat in the winter. The total estimated cost for the emergency procurement with Solar Turbines is $2,500,000. Additionally, the Mora Mutual Water and Sewer Works Association (MW & SWA) in New Mexico is seeking a sole source contract with Souder, Miller & Associates (SMA) for design and construction phase engineering services for a water system improvements project. The project includes the installation of a new water supply well to replace the system's failed Well 3. SMA was chosen due to their intimate knowledge of the Mora MW & SWA water system and their ability to provide design, bidding, construction, and construction observation services. The contract is valued at $330,959.02 before tax, with an estimated tax amount of $21,581.18, and the project completion is estimated to be approximately 365 calendar days from contract execution.

The UNM emergency procurement with Solar Turbines is a sole source contract, as Solar Turbines is the only vendor capable of replacing the engine. The Mora MW & SWA sole source contract with SMA is also justified due to SMA's existing knowledge of the water system and their ability to meet the necessary deadlines within the funding constraints of state-funded monies. No other businesses have been identified as capable of performing the required services for the Mora water system improvements project. The contract opportunities do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure/technology integration requirements. The value of the UNM contract is $2,500,000, while the value of the Mora MW & SWA contract is $330,959.02 before tax, with an estimated tax amount of $21,581.18.