Title
Approval of Agreement No. AGR26-60 with Black & Veatch Corporation in an Amount Not to Exceed $551,775.00, and a Contingency of $75,000.00, plus New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax, for the Purpose of Engineering Services for the Abiquiu and El Vado Hydroelectric Condition Assessment for the Term of One (1) Year & Approval of Budget Revision 2027-20
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve AGR26-60 with Black & Veatch Corporation in an amount not to exceed $551,775.00, and a contingency of $75,000.00, plus $48,183.33 in New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax, having the total amount of $674,958.33, for the Purpose of Engineering Services for the Abiquiu and El Vado Hydroelectric Condition Assessment for the term of one (1) year, with the County’s sole option, to renew the agreement for up to one (1) consecutive year, unless sooner terminated.
I further move that Council approve Budget Revision 2027-20 and include Attachment B as part of the minutes of this meeting.
...Utilities Manager's Recommendation
The Utilities Manager recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Board, Commission or Committee Recommendation
The Board of Public Utilities reviewed this request at their regular meeting on September 16, 2026 and recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
The Abiquiu and El Vado Hydroelectric facilities are vital components of the County’s clean energy infrastructure. Because these plants generate critical revenue and renewable power, keeping them running smoothly is a top priority. If a major turbine or generator suffers a catastrophic breakdown, the County faces severe consequences, including extreme emergency repair bills, months of waiting for custom parts, and a massive loss of power revenue while the plant sits idle. To prevent these issues, this contract will hire Black & Veatch Corporation to perform a thorough health check on our equipment and provide a clear ten-year list for future investments. The ultimate goal of ...
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