Wastewater Treatment Plant - Temporary Cover and Power for Belt Press Unit

The City of Gallup, located in New Mexico, is pursuing an emergency procurement for the Wastewater Treatment Plant to address critical infrastructure needs for the belt press unit. The non-competitive procurement (Reference Number 2025-EP-002) seeks a one-time contract with Murphy Builders to provide temporary cover and power for the belt press unit, which operates 24/7 for sludge processing. The project involves renting a belt press and generator, installing a temporary roof, and restoring electrical connections for the unit that was left exposed after building demolition. The total contract value is $120,057.44, with a three-week completion timeline, and a response deadline of December 15, 2024, at 5:00 pm. The emergency procurement is being conducted under the City of Gallup Procurement Code (Chapter 9, Section 1-9-17.B) and New Mexico statutes (NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-127), with the primary objectives of ensuring worker safety, preventing electrical system exposure, and maintaining continuous wastewater processing capabilities.

This emergency procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Murphy Builders, located at 808 S. Boardman Drive in Gallup, NM, is the identified prospective contractor for this project, with Matt Long serving as the contact (telephone: 505-863-6274). The procurement is a temporary solution intended to bridge the gap until the city can design and construct a permanent building for the belt press unit through a future competitive procurement process. The city has committed to monitoring building conditions and implementing timely repair strategies to mitigate potential future emergency procurements. The contract term is explicitly noted as a one-time, three-week engagement, with a maximum contract duration not to exceed one year. The project scope includes providing temporary shelter, power supply, and roofing to maintain the critical wastewater treatment plant operations during the winter months.