Erick Plamann

Erick Plamann serves as the primary contracting representative for the Pike and San Isabel National Forest, overseeing the acquisition of critical infrastructure and resource management services essential to the U.S. Forest Service’s mission of ecological stewardship and public land sustainability. He manages a diverse portfolio of construction, maintenance, and engineering contracts aimed at preserving forest health, reducing wildfire risk, and ensuring safe, functional recreational and operational facilities. His procurement activities are heavily focused on capital improvement projects, including road and bridge maintenance, building construction, and HVAC systems upgrades, all aligned with federal environmental and safety standards. Plamann maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors, including M&S Plowing LLC, The Cobuilders LLC, and Amy Smith Kenyon, who specialize in civil works, site preparation, and institutional construction. These partnerships reflect a preference for local and regional vendors with proven expertise in high-elevation, environmentally sensitive terrain. His contracting approach emphasizes reliability, compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements, and performance-based deliverables tailored to the unique challenges of alpine and grassland ecosystems. A defining feature of Plamann’s procurement strategy is his strong commitment to small business participation, with nearly 90% of awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. He routinely prioritizes small business concerns, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, ensuring broad economic opportunity within the rural Colorado contracting community. His pattern reflects a deliberate effort to cultivate a resilient, locally rooted vendor base capable of responding to urgent stewardship needs. His technical focus centers on NAICS codes 238220 (plumbing and HVAC), 237310 (highway and bridge construction), and 236220 (commercial/institutional building), indicating deep expertise in infrastructure resilience and facility maintenance within remote federal lands. He specializes in procuring services that integrate environmental compliance, seasonal operational constraints, and long-term sustainability into every acquisition lifecycle.