DOE Determination - 75 Estates Dr. Las Companas Subdivision

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Justin S. Greene Adam Fulton Johnson Commissioner, District 1 Commissioner, District 4 Lisa Cacari Stone Hank Hughes Commissioner, District 2 Commissioner, District 5 Camilla Bustamante Gregory S. Shaffer Commissioner, District 3 County Manager MEMORANDUM DATE: June 26, 2026 TO: File FROM: Bill Taylor, Procurement Manager, CPO Via: Jason Crighton, Deputy Public Work Utilities Director Travis Soderquist, Public Works Utilities Division Director RE: Declaration of Emergency to Procure the Necessary Repairs to a Water Service Line Leak Located at 75 Estates Drive in Las Campanas Subdivision in Santa Fe New Mexico ISSUE On Tuesday, March 17 at approximately 1:37 the Public Works Utilities Division received a call from dispatch of a possible water main break on the road in front of 75 Estates Dr located in Las Campanas. Upon arrival it was determined that a water main break had produced water coming up out of the asphalt in the middle of the road. The appropriate isolation valves were located and shut off that minimized the number of customers affected by the break. At approximately 3:00am the Division personnel contacted and received authorization to proceed with contacting plumbing contractors to request mobilization to correct and repair the break. TLC responded and said they were mobilizing a crew and would be out as soon as possible. TLC arrived at approximately 5:00am. Once locates were completed TLC begin work on exposing the broken water main. The failure was determined to be at the joint where the two sections of pipe connect and the use of inadequate bedding material that was used. A 15-foot section of 6-inch C 900 was replaced using two Smith and Blair couplings. After repairs were completed and pressure testing confirmed no leaks. Water service had been fully restored at 12:30pm on March 17, 2026. The system was re-pressurized and flushed. TLC continued working on backfilling and compacting the excavation area. Paving will be scheduled with TLC upon their availability. DETERMINATION: It is therefore the written determination of the County Procurement Manager to declare this emergency procurement for the repairs as there exists a threat to public health, welfare and safety, pursuant to 13-1127 Emergency Procurements. 102 Grant Avenue · P.O. Box 276 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276 · 505-986-6200 · FAX: 505995-2740 www.santafecountynm.gov Emergency Project Description: Contractor: TLC/Spears Const. 5000 Edith Blvd.