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The state and local contract opportunity involves a sole source procurement by the Village of Los Lunas Wastewater Division for a specialized liquid cationic polymer (CLARIFLOC C-6286) from SNF Polydyne Inc., targeting wastewater treatment plant sludge dewatering operations in Valencia County, New Mexico. The procurement is specifically focused on acquiring four 2,300-pound totes of the polymer at $1.76 per pound, totaling $16,192.00, to be delivered directly to the facility. The primary objectives of this procurement include achieving optimal solids capture, maintaining regulatory discharge standards, and ensuring consistent sludge handling performance. The sole source justification is predicated on the polymer's unique molecular structure, technical compatibility with existing equipment, proprietary formulation, and proven performance history. The procurement is being pursued under the State of New Mexico Procurement Code (NMSA 1978, 13-1-126), with a posted date of October 26, 2025, and a response deadline of November 26, 2025.

The contract opportunity appears to be a restricted procurement specifically targeting SNF Polydyne Inc. as the sole source vendor, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The existing wastewater treatment infrastructure requires a highly specialized polymer that demonstrates precise technical compatibility with current dewatering equipment. The Village of Los Lunas emphasizes that alternative products would necessitate extensive re-testing, potentially disrupt operational processes, and risk non-compliance with regulatory standards. The procurement approach suggests a targeted, single-vendor solution with a clear understanding of the specific technical requirements. While the current procurement value is $16,192.00, the justification implies potential long-term reliance on this specific polymer product for maintaining operational efficiency and regulatory compliance in wastewater treatment processes.