Emergency Water Hauling Services for Torrance County

The contract for Emergency Water Hauling Services for Torrance County is executed under New Mexico state emergency procurement law, specifically NMSA 1978, Section 13-1-127, and is authorized by the Governor’s Executive Order declaring a state of emergency due to widespread well failures and groundwater loss. The procurement is a temporary, emergency response measure designed to ensure immediate access to potable and non-potable water for affected residents and facilities. The contract has a maximum duration of six months, with an estimated total value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and is awarded based on the contractor’s ability to rapidly mobilize, demonstrate certification as a NMED Certified Water Hauler, and comply with EPA and NMED standards. The scope includes hauling, delivering, and distributing water using sanitized, food-grade equipment, with detailed documentation such as daily delivery logs and coordination with local officials for verification. The process emphasizes swift response, compliance with health and safety regulations, and documentation, with no federal FAR clauses explicitly incorporated. The contract does not reference federal clauses, attachments, or exhibits; all specifications and requirements are contained within the main document. It mandates that water be sourced solely from NMED-approved sources, and all deliveries must meet EPA and NMED standards. Acceptance occurs at the delivery point, verified by recipient signatures, with the contractor responsible for maintaining compliance, quality control, and detailed records. The procurement process was conducted under emergency conditions, limiting the opportunity for formal competition, and selection was based on practical capability, certification, and rapid response ability. The contract emphasizes ongoing monitoring, transition to a competitive process when feasible, and strict reporting requirements to ensure transparency. Proposal submission instructions are not explicitly detailed in the documentation; the primary contact for procurement questions is the DHSEM Chief Procurement Officer, Megan Martinez, reachable at [phone hidden].