Emergency Equipment Rental of Dozer with Transport for Fire Suppression Activities

This emergency procurement awards a single‑source contract for the rental of a John Deere 550 crawler dozer (type 4) and an accompanying transport trailer, complete with an operator, to support fire‑suppression activities on the Rayado Mesa incident. The contract is valued at $32,000, covers an 8‑day period, and was executed under emergency justification for preservation or protection of property. The vendor, Baldy Mountain Welding, will deliver the equipment to the incident site on 28 July 2026 and retain it for the duration of the fire response. • Equipment: Dozer (daily rental $2,500) + trailer (daily $1,500) = $20,000 anticipated, total contract amount $32,000. • Scope: Rental, transport, and operation of heavy machinery for fire suppression; the agency provides “dry” supplies while the contractor supplies “wet” operating supplies. • Procurement: Emergency sole‑source under NM statutes; no competitive bidding required.