Replacement of Fire Support Well at Jarales Fire Station, Valencia County

Background
The Valencia County Fire Department is seeking an emergency procurement exemption for the replacement of a fire support well at the Jarales Fire Station. The current well is out of service, and it is the only source of stored water for fire protection in the Jarales/Bosque area of Valencia County.

The urgency of this contract arises from the critical need for immediate access to water for firefighting, particularly in light of recent wildfires in the area.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for drilling and installing a new fire support well at the Jarales Fire Station. The scope of work includes:
- Mobilization and demobilization
- Drilling a 15" production hole to a depth of 150 feet
- Installing an annular seal
- Providing a 10.75" stainless steel wire wrap screen
- Supplying a 10" stainless steel cap
- Providing 50 units of 10" SC 2.50 pipe
- Developing the well
- Supplying gravel
- Welding in casing
- Pulling and reinstalling the pump
- Running lines plumb into the well with HDPE trenching
- Abandoning the existing well, filing a plugging plan, and recording it with the state.

A one-year warranty on well parts and labor is included.

Period of Performance
The contract is expected to be performed immediately upon award, with specific timelines for each phase of work outlined in the estimate.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at the Jarales Fire Station located at 424 Jarales Rd, Belen, NM 87002.

Bidder Requirements
No specific set-aside certifications or local requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. However, bidders should ensure compliance with any applicable state regulations regarding well drilling and installation.