Emergency Procurement for Expedited Electrical Work at Wastewater Treatment Facility

The Town of Taos Public Works department has identified a need for expedited electrical work for the installation of temporary surface aerators at the Town of Taos Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTF). The aeration grid in the west aeration basin of the WWTF has failed, reducing the aerated zone by half and impairing the system's ability to remove nitrogen. The scope of work includes repairing four existing circuits and running two new circuits, which will involve installing new conduit and wiring from the existing Motor Control Center (MCC) in the administration building to the primary aeration and mixing basins. Key points to consider: • The project requires an electrician to establish electrical power for four circuits to operate the 25 HP surface aerators. • The urgency of this project is intensified by an overdue bid from an electrician, which was expected two weeks ago. • The Town of Taos is working with Gallatin Operations to address the challenges at the facility and prevent future emergency procurements.