Purchase Order 1240LT26P0008

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 4 – Intermountain Region, awarded a $411,470 firm fixed-price purchase order to Veritas Facility Services and Construction, Inc. on April 28, 2026, for critical housing deferred maintenance construction at the Lowman Ranger District compound within the Boise National Forest, Idaho. This contract is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under the Grants and Other Activities (GAOA) 4FQ Critical Housing Deferred Maintenance program. The work encompasses comprehensive remodeling and renovation of six buildings (Buildings 1000, 1174, 2150, 6001, 7001, and 9001) involving selective demolition, window and door replacement, flooring refinishing or replacement, bathroom and kitchen remodeling, painting, staining, water heater and furnace replacement, and concrete work. The project is scheduled for completion by May 7, 2027, with restrictions on work in bunkhouses and the laundry building between April 15 and October 31, 2026, when occupied by seasonal employees.

The solicitation, posted on February 3, 2026, was evaluated using a lowest-price-technically-acceptable methodology, requiring vendors to demonstrate past performance, technical experience, and appropriate project management methodology. Veritas Facility Services and Construction, Inc. was selected as the sole award recipient from among small business competitors. As the contractor executing this work on federal forest land, the awardee is required to comply with prevailing wage requirements, maintain appropriate insurance coverage including general liability of $500,000 per occurrence, satisfy Buy American Act requirements for construction materials, and provide payment and performance bonds to protect the government's interests throughout the performance period.