Engineering and Technical Advisory Services – Sole Source – Burns & McDonnell

The State of New Mexico Environment Department is awarding a four‑year, $6.02 M sole‑source contract to Burns & McDonnell for professional engineering and technical advisory services supporting the Las Vegas, NM Water Treatment Plant after wildfire‑induced watershed damage. The scope includes design management, QA/QC, cost estimating, permitting support, water‑sampling, preparation of IFB/IFC documents, and bid‑phase assistance, but excludes actual construction. The contractor will provide weekly design meetings, monthly management sessions, detailed 60 % and 90 % design packages, and ongoing stakeholder coordination. • Total contract value ≈ $6 M, 48‑month term. • Services: engineering design, technical advisory, cost estimating, permitting, water‑quality sampling, bid‑document preparation, and contractor‑selection support. • Contractor already on‑site; sole‑source justified by unique prior work, specialized wildfire‑watershed expertise, and immediate availability.