REPLACE EXISTING AIR DRYER AT BOTH FORD PLANT AND LOMAS PLANT WITH NEW EXTERNALLY HEATED DESICCANT DRYERS; REPLACE 35‑PLUS‑YEAR‑OLD AIR COMPRESSOR AT FORD PLANT WITH NEW SULLAIR SINGLE‑STAGE LS90S SPIRAL‑VALVE WATER‑COOLED COMPRESSOR

This sole‑source contract with Hitachi Air Center covers the replacement of aging air‑drying and compression equipment at UNM’s Ford and Lomas plants. The scope includes removal of legacy air dryers, installation of new externally‑heated desiccant dryers, and replacement of a 35‑year‑old water‑cooled Sullair compressor with a new LS90S single‑stage unit, together with associated field service and warranty support. The work is scheduled to begin on May 4 2026 and run for a twelve‑month period, with a total contract value of $202,290. • Replace existing air dryers at two plant locations with new heated desiccant dryers. • Replace a 35‑plus‑year‑old air compressor at the Ford plant with a new Sullair LS90S unit. • Provide installation, testing, and ongoing maintenance services through Hitachi Air Center’s specialized field technicians.