Use of high school for incident command post and staging for personnel engaged in fire suppression

The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) - Forestry Division, Bernalillo District is seeking agreement from the Moriarty Edgewood School District for use of the district's high school facilities as a base camp and incident command post in support of Canyon Venado fire suppression operations, with a response due August 8, 2026.

The scope encompasses the auxiliary gymnasium, four bathrooms, two locker rooms with eight showers each, the football field for overnight tent camping, and associated utilities and janitorial services at the high school located at 200 Center Avenue, Moriarty, New Mexico. The agreement covers the period from June 24, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

EMNRD will compensate the Moriarty Edgewood School District at a rate of $1,600 per day for facility use, with a minimum guaranteed payment of $1,600 regardless of length of use and a maximum not to exceed $11,200 for the full agreement period. The daily rate includes all utility charges for gas, electricity, water, diesel, toilet supplies, janitorial services and supplies, with ordinary wear and tear factored into the compensation. Any restoration costs beyond ordinary wear and tear will be assessed upon completion and submitted in writing to the contracting officer. EMNRD assumes liability for loss, damage, or destruction of facilities except where caused by ordinary wear and tear or the fault or negligence of the school district.

Joint pre-use and post-use physical inspection reports were conducted and signed by both parties on June 29, 2026 to document existing site conditions. The agreement was signed by Susan K. Hobrock, Fire Business Data Analyst for EMNRD, and Superintendent Todd Bibiano for the School District. The Moriarty Edgewood School District is registered in SAM.GOV.