The City of Tucumcari is awarding a one‑year, $300,000 sole‑source contract to James, Cooke & Hobson, Inc. for the repair, replacement, and parts supply of Flyte submersible sewage pumps and Simflo turbine pumps, as well as control‑panel troubleshooting and field service training. The pumps were originally installed in 2011 and are proprietary Xylem (Flygt) equipment, requiring the exclusive regional dealer for service and parts. The contract covers 12 months of service, parts, and labor, ensuring continued operation of the city’s wastewater treatment infrastructure.
• Scope includes repair/replacement of Flyte submersible pumps, Simflo turbine pumps, and related control panels.
• Contractor must provide parts, field service, troubleshooting, and training for the equipment.
• Sole‑source justification rests on patented equipment, exclusive dealer status, and prohibitive cost of system re‑engineering.