New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-52100-26-EM081

Award for Emergency Rental of John Deere Dozer and Kenworth Transport for Wildfire Suppression

This award supports emergency wildfire suppression in Colfax County, NM, with equipment rental and transport services. - Government Buyer: - Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Department (EMNRD), NM Forestry Division, RON District - OEMs and Vendors: - John Deere (OEM for the 550 Crawler Dozer) - Kenworth (OEM for the transport truck) - Zachary Blacksten DBA Baldy Mtn Welding (contractor providing equipment and operator) - Products/Services Requested: - Rental of John Deere 550 Crawler Dozer Type 4 (Serial #T0550JX126913) - Transport services using 1988 Kenworth Truck (VIN 1NKAHB8X0JJ510532) - Provision of qualified operator for both dozer and transport - Quantities: - 1 John Deere 550 Crawler Dozer - 1 Kenworth Transport Truck - 1 operator - Notable Requirements: - Immediate availability for emergency wildfire response - Daily rental rates: $2,500 for dozer, $1,500 for transport - Emergency procurement justified under state executive order and exemption - Contractor responsible for equipment, transport, and operator - Compliance with state emergency procurement regulations - Estimated Contract Value: - $16,000 to $32,000 (based on 5-8 day rental period) - Period of Performance: - 5-8 days, effective immediately for duration of incident, with emergency funding valid through end of fiscal year

Description

This emergency procurement is for the rental of a dozer with transport to support fire suppression activities. The contract period is from July 27, 2026, to August 4, 2026, with a total amount of $32,000. The procurement is justified by the need for preservation or protection of property during fire emergencies. The contractor awarded is Zachary Blacksten DBA Baldy Mtn Welding, located in Springer, NM.

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