This emergency, sole‑source land‑use agreement authorizes the State of New Mexico to use the City of Rio Communities’ Fire Station 1 facilities for staging, meetings, briefings, and donation storage during a Type 3 wildfire incident. The agreement runs for a maximum of six days (March 24‑29 2026) at a flat daily rate of $350, totaling $2,100. The city provides the meeting room, parking lot, engine bays, utilities, and related services; the state may install temporary equipment, which must be removed after use, and both parties must complete joint pre‑ and post‑use inspections. Payment is made under standard incident agency procedures after the usage period.
• Scope: use of fire‑station facilities (meeting space, parking, engine bays) for emergency response staging.
• Compensation: $350 per day, capped at $2,100 for six days; all utilities and basic services included.
• Procurement: emergency, non‑competitive, sole‑source award to a municipal vendor; no bidding or set‑aside requirements.