This sole‑source emergency contract awards James Cooke & Hubson Inc. the task of replacing a damaged lift‑station control panel at Sunrise Elementary’s wastewater lift station. The existing panel was rendered inoperable by an electrical short during a storm, forcing manual operation of the lift station. The contractor will remove the damaged duplex float control panel, install a new one, core‑drill a well for conduit, install pump cables, level sensors, and HTT monitoring equipment, and provide a start‑up report after testing. The contract value is $22,326.86 and is funded by the Gadsden Independent School District, New Mexico.
• Scope: Electrical replacement of lift‑station control panel, conduit work, sensor installation, testing, and documentation.
• Reason: Emergency response to restore automated wastewater pumping after storm‑induced damage.
• Budget: Fixed‑price contract of $22,326.86, with reporting required within 60 days after fiscal‑year end.