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Committee approves $2.09 million contract for Paseo Bridal water reclamation repairs and upgrades
Summary
The Public Works and Public Utilities Committee approved a two-year, $2,094,284.97 professional services contract with Molson Corbin for environmental engineering and design work at the Paseo Bridal water reclamation facility, covering SCADA upgrades, solids-handling improvements and other rehabilitations for the existing plant.
The Santa Fe Public Works and Public Utilities Committee voted to approve a $2,094,284.97, two-year professional services contract with Molson Corbin to provide environmental engineering and design services at the Paseo Bridal water reclamation facility.
Committee members said the work is intended to keep the existing facility operating efficiently while the city considers long-term options. Mike Dozier, wastewater division director, told the committee that the contract covers upgrades to the facility’s SCADA control system, automation work for older flotation systems and lift stations and design work for a sludge-drying system. “This is not for a design of a treatment plant,” Dozier said, adding the package is focused on repairs, automation and solids-handling that will be useful whether the city repairs the current plant or builds a new one.
The contract was described by staff as largely “no-regret spending” for parts of the plant that the committee agreed should be maintained now. Dozier said the proposed sludge dryer could reduce sludge moisture content from roughly 12–13% to 1–2%, cutting transport weight, lowering tipping fees and reducing hauling costs.
Councilor Michael Garcia and Councilor Lee Garcia pressed staff on whether the work would conflict with an upcoming strategic plan. Dozier replied that the contract is intended to keep the existing facility running at peak performance and that the designs and repairs would still be useful if the city later builds a new facility.
After discussion, Councilor Alma Castro moved to approve the item; Councilor Michael Garcia seconded. The committee conducted a roll-call vote and approved the contract unanimously.
The committee’s action authorizes the two-year professional services agreement and does not itself approve construction work; further project-level approvals or construction contracts would be required before physical work beyond design and engineering begins.
