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Council approves roof and library job orders; Gordian/CES contracts to manage complex repairs
Summary
Council approved multiple job orders to repair roofs and replace aging HVAC systems at town facilities, using CES contracts and Gordian to coordinate complex work.
The Taos Town Council on May 27 approved several job orders to repair municipal buildings and replace aging systems, using CES (cooperative) contracts and Gordian as the project coordinator.
Council members moved and approved a job order to replace a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof on the south side of the rink. The job order was described in the meeting as job order number 251204‑12 using CES contract 202306G215 and an amount cited in the motion of $157,222.28 inclusive of New Mexico gross receipts tax. Council recorded affirmative votes following the motion.
Council later approved a separate job order to repair and rework the parapet and roof at the public library. Staff presented the project total and explained which line items included New Mexico gross receipts tax; the library job order amount presented as $318,330.16 (exclusive of NMGRT) using CES contract 202307G112‑ALL. Council approved that job order after discussion of the procurement path and the role of Gordian in coordinating subcontractors.
A larger job order for a full HVAC replacement and lightning‑protection work at the library building was discussed at length. Staff said the library’s HVAC units are original to the building and that the project includes mechanical replacement and lightning protection; the job order was presented using the CES procurement pathway and a contractor under the CES umbrella. Council approved the job order and the staff explained Gordian will schedule and coordinate the multiple contractors and contract insurance requirements through CES.
During discussion council members asked whether local contractors had been contacted. Staff and Gordian representatives said CES maintains vetted contractor lists and that a new CES solicitation would be posted in coming months to allow additional local contractors to seek CES contracting opportunities. Council members suggested a contractor 101 or outreach session to help local firms qualify for future work under CES/Gordian processes.
Staff noted the CES/Gordian process includes insurance and prevailing‑wage verification, and that Gordian will act as project manager to sequence roof, HVAC and related trades so that contractors do not conflict on site. Council approved the job orders by recorded voice votes.
