FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC

FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC specializes in the design, modification, and renovation of high-security commercial and institutional facilities, with deep expertise in biocontainment lab infrastructure, environmental control systems, and critical building envelope integrity. The contractor delivers precision construction services including pressure differential sequencing, HVAC reconfiguration, penetration sealing, heat recovery unit integration, and decontamination system upgrades—particularly for biosafety level facilities. Complementing this, they provide integrated security systems installation and maintenance, including fire alarm modernization and intrusion detection systems, demonstrating cross-disciplinary proficiency in both physical infrastructure and electronic access control. Their technical capability spans structural, mechanical, and life safety systems, with a demonstrated focus on mission-critical environments requiring strict regulatory compliance and operational continuity. The company maintains a dominant relationship with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, consistently delivering complex facility upgrades for research laboratories, animal housing, and biocontainment sites under the ARS and NFS programs. They also support the Department of Defense with security system enhancements, indicating experience in federal defense infrastructure standards. Their work for USDA centers on laboratory modernization, waste handling, and air quality control, suggesting a strong understanding of BSL-2/3 protocols and federal biosafety guidelines. Primary technical focus lies in Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220), where they execute high-performance renovations of sensitive facilities, alongside Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contracting (238220) and Security Systems Services (561621). This positions them as a specialized contractor for federal research, agricultural science, and defense installations requiring tightly controlled environments. As a Women-Owned Small Business certified under the SBA’s 8(a) and WOSB programs, FIRELAKE CONSTRUCTION INC leverages its small business status to serve federal procurement priorities. Headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas, the firm operates with a focused regional footprint while delivering national impact through mission-critical federal contracts.