Emergency Facilities & Land‑Use Agreement for Fire Hydrant – Rio Communities, NM

This is an emergency, sole‑source land‑use agreement that authorizes the state fire‑fighting agencies to temporarily use a municipal fire hydrant in Rio Communities for filling engines during the “UNIFIED” wildfire incident. The agreement carries no guaranteed monetary payment ($0.00 per day) but includes provisions for post‑use restoration costs that may be billed later. The contract’s effective period begins on 24 Mar 2026 and remains in effect until the incident concludes, with a service quantity of roughly eight days. • Scope: Temporary use of one fire hydrant (Station One) for engine refilling during a wildfire. • Financials: No daily rate; potential restoration fees only. • Procurement: Emergency sole‑source award by NM Department of Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources – Forestry Division. • Vendor: City of Rio Communities (owner of the hydrant). • Key Dates: Effective 24 Mar 2026; contract signed 02 Apr 2026; service expected for ~8 days.