Disaster Relief Program

This emergency procurement awards a $200,000 contract to the Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico to administer disaster relief funds and manage the County’s Disaster Housing Program following severe flooding in September 2026. The County’s Board of County Commissioners approved the award on 6 Oct 2026 under NMSA 13‑1‑127, allowing a sole‑source award for immediate response. The contract runs for 12 months, from 6 Oct 2026 to 30 Oct 2027, and funds are drawn from the un‑obligated balance of the Disaster Housing Fund. Key points include: • Vendor: Community Foundation of Southern New Mexico – sole‑source award for disaster relief program administration. • Scope: Management and distribution of disaster relief funds, oversight of housing assistance, and related administrative services. • Funding: Up to $200,000 (administrative cost‑share) from the Disaster Housing Fund, with no competitive bidding required. • Legal Basis: NMSA 13‑1‑127 emergency procurement authority, All‑Hazard Emergency Management Act, and County Resolutions 2025‑87 & 2026‑128. • Support: On‑call contracts for flood‑control, construction, water‑system repair, and security services are also in place to complement the primary effort.