C05 1240LT27Q0010 Final.pdf

This is a Solicitation, Offer, and Award form (SF 1442) for asbestos mitigation construction work at Rio Grande National Forest. The USDA Forest Service seeks removal of approximately 2,900 square feet of asbestos-containing building materials from ceilings, walls, windows, and flooring at three separate facility locations in Colorado (River Springs Office Apartment in Antonito, Creede Assistant Ranger Dwelling, and South Fork Bunkhouse Cabin), along with area cleaning, material replacement, finishing, and painting work. The work must be completed between November 1 and December 30, 2026. This is a negotiated Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number 1240LT27Q0010, issued October 14, 2026, with quotes due October 28, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The magnitude of the project is estimated at $100,000 to $250,000, and the NAICS code is 562910 (Asbestos Abatement Contractors) with a small business size standard of $25 million.

Award will be made as a firm fixed-price contract to a single offeror representing the best value to the Government based on technical approach and price evaluation. Offerors must provide a detailed 2-4 page technical approach and construction schedule (Gantt chart) demonstrating capability to meet all Statement of Work requirements, along with pricing on the provided Schedule of Items Excel spreadsheet. A mandatory bid guarantee (offer guarantee) of 20 percent of the total offer price (not to exceed $3 million) must be submitted using Standard Form 24. Performance and Payment Bonds at 100 percent are required and due within 10 calendar days after award using Standard Forms 25 and 25A respectively. The contractor must begin performance within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed and complete work within 60 calendar days thereafter. An organized site visit is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time at all three facility locations. Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the offer due date. Questions are due by October 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Contracting Officer is Lucas Dahlman; Contract Specialist is Richard Skinner. The contract is subject to FAR clauses applicable to commercial construction, including wage rate requirements, Buy American provisions for construction materials, and construction-specific clauses addressing bonds, warranties, differing site conditions, and payment protections.