Centrifuge Replacement

2026-11-03

Please note : This is a Sole Source Notification . Request for approval for Sole Source Award to Andritz Separation Inc . BDD has a current need to repair the existing centrifuge industrial solid - liquid separation equipment . The Andritz centrifuges are utilized at the BDD facility and are critical for proper solids processing and cost efficient disposal . Andritz will only support Andritz provided equipment and this equipment is only available through the manufacturer . The Buckman Direct Diversion ( BDD ) facility utilizes Andritz Separation Inc . centrifuge as part of its critical solid - liquid separation process that supports the production drinking water . These centrifuges significantly reduce the volume of solids generated during treatment , enabling efficient handling and compliant disposal . The centrifuge ( D7LL ) unit currently in service has aged and now requires major repair to maintain operational continuity and prevent the increased risk of mechanical failure . The rotating assembly of the centrifuge must undergo a comprehensive factory - level service , as the component experiences high mechanical loads and it central to the performance and reliability of the decanter . This service is necessary to ensure the centrifuge continues to meet process demands and regulatory reequipments tied to the facility ' s treatment operations . Andritz Separation Inc . is the original equipment manufacturer ( OEM ) for the centrifuge ( D7LL model ) and is the sole provider of the proprietary components , machining , balancing , and technical expertise required for the repair of this specialized equipment . No third - party service provider has access to the OEM specifications , tolerances , or certified parts needed to complete the overhaul , and maintaining standardization within BDD ' s centrifuges fleet further supports the need for sole source procurement .

New Mexico

2026-05-02