The Proposed Contract No. CW128791 with HME, Inc. Disapproval Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026 aims to disapprove a proposed contract for the purchase of 18 fire pumpers for the District of Columbia's Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department. The contract, valued at $32,502,456, was transmitted by the Mayor on March 17, 2026, and is notable as it would be the first contract with HME, Inc. The resolution raises concerns about the appropriateness of making a bulk order from a new vendor, especially given findings from a 2020 BDA Global report that cautioned against such practices due to potential procurement delays and budget strains.

The resolution emphasizes the need for caution in purchasing from unfamiliar manufacturers and highlights the lack of sufficient justification from the Executive for the bulk order. It declares an emergency situation, as the contract is set to be automatically approved on March 28, 2026, unless acted upon. The Council believes that immediate disapproval of the contract is necessary to avoid the potential pitfalls associated with bulk procurement and to ensure a more manageable and predictable lifecycle for fire apparatus.