Arapaho NF Clear Creek RD Elevator Maintenance

The US Forest Service is preparing to procure elevator maintenance services at the Clear Creek Ranger District in Idaho Springs, Colorado, and will release a formal solicitation following a sources-sought period ending September 15, 2026. The Forest Service is conducting market research to determine the viability of a small business set-aside prior to issuing the full solicitation.

Performance occurs at 101 Highway 103, Idaho Springs, Colorado 80452. The requirement involves annual safety testing and routine maintenance of a Montgomery Elevator hydraulic passenger elevator (installed 1993, 2,000 lb capacity, 10 ft rise). The contractor must complete annual safety testing in compliance with Colorado conveyance regulations and industry standards, conduct routine maintenance visits to examine and adjust components per manufacturer recommendations, repair or replace components as necessary due to normal wear and tear, and maintain elevator phone monitoring services.

The contract is structured as Firm Fixed Price single award with a base period from September 29, 2026 through September 28, 2027, followed by four optional one-year extension periods extending through September 28, 2031. Rate adjustments are limited to prevailing labor rate revisions from the Secretary of Labor. The contractor must maintain a current license from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Division of Oil and Public Safety.

NAICS code 541350 applies with a $11.5 million size standard. Interested contractors must submit capability statements and full response information to Rebecca Schowalter at rebecca.l.schowalter@usda.gov by July 27, 2026 before 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, including company location, self-performance capability, experience scope, certifications, SAM UEI number, and past performance demonstrating regular engagement within the past five years.