Cole Ranch Farmhouse Demolition Services

The U.S. Forest Service, through the San Juan National Forest, is soliciting demolition services for three structures located at Cole Ranch outside Durango, Colorado, under solicitation number 1240LP26Q0074. This is a commercial item procurement issued as a Request for Quotation in accordance with FAR Part 12, with no separate written solicitation to be issued. The requirement is for complete removal of the structures and all associated appurtenances, proper disposal of debris, site restoration including backfilling, and comprehensive documentation. Additional obligations include locating, disconnecting, capping, and plugging utilities within five feet of the buildings, securing the site at all times with locks and key control, protecting an active horse barn and surrounding vegetation, and using drip pans under stationary equipment. Work must be completed within 30 calendar days after Work Plan approval, with the Forest Service Yale Key returned within three calendar days of completion. A Quality Control Plan must be submitted with the quote, and a Safety Plan is due within seven days of project start. The site must be inspected by potential offerors, and failure to do so will not justify any claims after award. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238910, with a size standard of $19 million, and is open to HUBZone Small Businesses and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. Offers are due by May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time, and pricing must be submitted for all items to be considered responsive. Evaluation will follow the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method under FAR 12.203, where quotations must meet all technical requirements to be eligible for award based on price alone. Prices must remain firm for 60 days after the due date, and all offerors must certify compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws and not engage in or fund DEI programs violating such laws. The contract will be firm fixed price, with performance beginning June 8, 2026, and ending July 8, 2026. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by the Contracting Officer's Representative, with any deficiencies requiring correction within 24 hours at no cost to the government. The contractor must provide a certified Project Manager and Site Superintendent, and all subcontractors must comply with the same legal and safety requirements, including adherence to Executive Orders 141