DOE Determination – NM 14 & Turquoise Trail Elementary & Bulk Water Station Water‑Line Repair

The Santa Fe County Public Works department declared an emergency to repair a broken water‑service line affecting NM Highway 14 near Turquoise Trail Elementary School and the Ojo de Agua Bulk Water Station. Under NM Statute 13‑1127, the county engaged two contractors on an immediate, non‑competitive basis to mobilize crews, excavate, isolate the leak, replace or repair the pipe, pressure‑test the system, and back‑fill the trench. The work restored service to roughly 8‑10 customers and protected critical facilities such as the adult detention center and emergency communications hub. • Emergency procurement authorized without competitive bidding, citing public health and safety. • Two contractors awarded: TLC / Spears Construction ($12,371.71) and Blueline Construction, Inc. ($15,250.00 pre‑tax; $16,298.44 total with tax). • Scope limited to water‑line leak isolation, pipe repair/replacement, trenching, equipment mobilization, testing, and site restoration.