DOE Determination - Tree Removal - 9A Las Lomas Dr. Villa Vista Subdivision

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Justin S. Greene Adam Fulton Johnson Commissioner, District 1 Commissioner, District 4 Lisa Cacari Stone Hank Hughes Commissioner, District 2 Commissioner, District 5 Camilla Bustamante Gregory S. Shaffer Commissioner, District 3 County Manager MEMORANDUM DATE: June 29, 2026 TO: File FROM: Bill Taylor, Procurement Manager, CPO Via: Chris M. Sandoval, Maintenance Supervisor, Housing Authority Alicia Storer, Accountant Senior, Housing Authority RE: Declaration of Emergency to Procure the Tree Removal Services Necessary to Remove and Dispose of One Tree Located at 9A Las Lomas Drive Within the Villa Vista Public Housing Site in Santa Fe New Mexico ISSUE At 11:00AM, June 29, 2026, the County Housing Division was notified of a dead tree at 9A Las Lomas Dr. After inspection of the tree, it was determined that the tree was in a very critical state and could fall under the current high wind conditions. It was further determined to request a declaration of emergency to take immediate action to remove the tree and dispose of all debris. After reviewing the photographs provided, the Procurement Manager instructed the maintenance staff to take all action necessary to mobilize a contractor for the immediate removal of the tree. DETERMINATION: Due to the critical condition of the tree and the high likelihood of the tree falling, created a direct threat to the health and safety of the public and to nearby structures, it is the written determination of the Procurement Manager to declare this emergency procurement for the tree removal pursuant to 13-1-127 Emergency Procurements. 102 Grant Avenue · P.O. Box 276 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276 · 505-986-6200 · FAX: 505995-2740 www.santafecountynm.gov Emergency Project Description: Contractor: Greigo Management Company (GMC) 4420 Contenta Rdg. Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87507 General Scope of Work (see attachment A) Labor & Equipment to cut down large Cottonwood Tree Grind Stump to ground level or below Haul Away and Clean Entire Area Miscellaneous Materials TLC Total - $4,000.00, exclusive of tax 102 Grant Avenue · P.O. Box 276 · Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276 · 505-986-6200 · FAX: 505995-2740 www.santafecountynm.gov ATTACHMENT A