This emergency contract addresses a critical fuel‑system failure at the Kirtland Bus Barn of the Central Consolidated School District. The district needed immediate repair of a diesel hose that had separated from its dispenser, restoring fueling capability for school transportation. Kevin Abney & Sons was selected as the sole source vendor because they have the required parts on hand and the expertise to complete the repair within a few hours. The work includes reconnecting the hose, replacing damaged fittings, inspecting the entire dispensing assembly, and leak‑testing the system. The total contract value is approximately $1,800, with the actual invoice totaling $1,579.57.
• Scope: diesel hose reconnection, parts replacement, inspection, and testing – 1‑2 hour job.
• Vendor: local contractor (Kevin Abney & Sons) with stocked parts and on‑site service capability.
• Value: low‑value emergency repair (~$1.8 k) funded through an NM emergency‑procurement authority.