Title
Approval of Services Agreement No. AGR26-36 with Loftin Equipment Company for a Mobile 560kW Generator and Maintenance Services for the Water Production Division in the amount of $436,603.00 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the term of Seven Years
Recommended Action
I move that Council approve Services Agreement No. AGR26-36 with Loftin Equipment Company for a Mobile 560kW Generator and Maintenance Services for the Water Production Division in the amount of $436,603.00 Plus Applicable Gross Receipts Tax for the term of Seven Years
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 March 18, 2026 and recommends that Council approve the motion as presented.
Body
The Los Alamos County DPU has experienced prolonged electrical outages during wildfire events (Cerro Grande and Las Conchas) that affected the production and delivery of water to the water distribution system in town. There was a more recent threat during the summer of 2022 during the Cerro Pelado Fire, that prompted the emergency action to rent and connect a large generator from UAMPS to the Guaje wells and booster pumps system to ensure Water Production could continue to produce and deliver water to critical fire suppression systems, and for domestic use. The generator can also power Otowi Well #2 (480V well), which provides a large supply of water to White Rock and LANL.
The DPU, in conjunction with Emergency Management, applied for a Hazard Mitigation grant from FEMA, through the NM Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management office for a 75% contribution (grant) and 25% match from DPU. The total Grant/Match funding totals $387,476.25, with $96,869.06 of that (25%) contributed by DPU - all for the purchase of the equipment only, excluding maintenance and service...
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