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Commission approves change order, dam engineering contract and on‑call water operator agreement
Summary
Truth or Consequences commissioners approved a $115,000 change order allowance for a shovel‑ready water project, awarded engineering oversight for the Camp Trail dam project (grant‑funded with a local match), and approved a professional services agreement for on‑call water operator services with Jesse Cole.
The commission approved several procurement and budget items related to water and infrastructure projects.
City manager Alvarez requested a change order allowance for J&H Services to cover additional soils testing and installation of Insta valves to maintain pressure near schools; staff asked for $115,000 (before tax), which the manager said fits the grant’s allowable costs. Alvarez presented the full amount with tax as $124,631.
Commissioners also approved a purchase requisition to Wilson & Company for full bidding administration and construction administration services for the Camp Trail dam project. Staff explained the contract includes on‑site inspection and construction oversight during the contractor’s fieldwork and noted a grant match requirement (approximately $76,000 of city match is referenced in the materials).
Separately, the commission approved a multi‑year professional services agreement with Jesse Cole (4x4 Services) to provide operator‑of‑record coverage for water/wastewater licensing at $1,000 per month; emergency callouts are billed at $75 per hour and the contract authorizes up to $60,000 in services for minor repairs and technical assistance.
Commissioners approved the items following staff explanations; some approvals were supported by roll call where recorded. Staff noted the primary near‑term supply‑chain risk is equipment lead time and that many contracts are structured to use grant funds and the city match as required.
