ROSWELL NEW MEXICO
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
3.
Finance Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 11/06/2025
COMMITTEE:
Finance
CONTACT:
Tammi Smith
CHAIR:
Robert B. Corn
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of a budget adjustment for an award from the New Mexico Board of Finance Emergency Operating Fund Grant in the amount of $970,000.00, and authorization of a purchase order to 411 Equipment, LLC in the amount of $960,055.12, for the purchase of two (2) Mini Rescue Pumers with NFPA-compliant equipment and Amkus Rescue Tools, to be included on the Consent Agenda. This procurement will be made under CES Contract #2024-24-C115-ALL. (Chavez)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Steve Chavez
The Roswell Fire Department was awarded a grant from the New Mexico Board of Finance under the Emergency Operating Fund Grant on October 24, 2025. The Department sustained the loss of multiple critical vehicles, including structural pumpers, command vehicles, and brush/rescue trucks, which were submerged for an extended period and deemed beyond repair. This has forced the Fire Department to rely on aged reserve units to maintain emergency response operations.
A qualified vendor currently has two chassis in stock that can be used to build the replacement Mini Rescue Pumpers immediately. However, if those chassis are no longer available by the time funding is approved, the City may face a wait time of up to two years for new chassis to become available. Given the emergency nature of the need and the limited availability of equipment, the Roswell Fire Department recommends proceeding with the purchase as quickly as possible to ensure operational readiness and continuity of emergency response services.
The Roswell Fire Department was awarded a grant from the New Mexico Board of Finance under the Emergency Operating Fund Grant on October 24, 2025. The Department sustained the loss of multiple critical vehicles, including structural pumpers, command vehicles, and brush/rescue trucks, which were submerged for an extended period and deemed beyond repair. This has forced the Fire Department to rely on aged reserve units to maintain emergency response operations.
A qualified vendor currently has two chassis in stock that can be used to build the replacement Mini Rescue Pumpers immediately. However, if those chassis are no longer available by the time funding is approved, the City may face a wait time of up to two years for new chassis to become available. Given the emergency nature of the need and the limited availability of equipment, the Roswell Fire Department recommends proceeding with the purchase as quickly as possible to ensure operational readiness and continuity of emergency response services.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
Finance Impact (Revenue & Expense): Budget Adjustment Needed
Revenue: 1101-444900 (State LegAp-Miscellaneous) — $970,000.00
Expense: 11014121-871506 (Capital Outlay - Vehicles) — $970,000.00
Revenue: 1101-444900 (State LegAp-Miscellaneous) — $970,000.00
Expense: 11014121-871506 (Capital Outlay - Vehicles) — $970,000.00
LEGAL REVIEW:
n/a
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
This is the first time this item is being presented.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a budget adjustment for an award from the New Mexico Board of Finance Emergency Operating Fund Grant in the amount of $970,000.00, and authorization of a purchase order to 411 Equipment, LLC in the amount of $960,055.12, for the purchase of two (2) Mini Rescue Pumers with NFPA-compliant equipment and Amkus Rescue Tools, to be included on the Consent Agenda. This procurement will be made under CES Contract #2024-24-C115-ALL.