East Animas Electrical Water Systems Repair

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region (Region 2) has issued a Special Notice for urgent electrical water systems repair at the East Animas compound within the San Juan National Forest. The notice is a sole source notification targeting small businesses for immediate infrastructure work. The project involves critical electrical system repairs necessary to prepare housing facilities for 12 seasonal personnel, including five Wildland Firefighting/Hotshot crew members and seven trail/timber crew members scheduled to arrive in April 2025. The opportunity is classified under NAICS Category 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The contract is specifically designated as a total small business set-aside.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to rapidly address electrical system failures that are preventing facility operations and preparedness for the upcoming wildfire season. The Forest Service intends to contract directly with MEDVED Global, a vendor with prior experience in forest utility projects, citing unusual and compelling urgency under FAR 6.302-2. Contractors should note the opportunity was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of April 1, 2025. Eligibility is limited to small businesses, with market research indicating 255 potential small businesses in Colorado. The scope of work includes comprehensive electrical infrastructure repairs such as trenching, wire replacement, breaker installation, and system rehabilitation to make the facility fully operational. Due to the time-sensitive nature, the agency emphasizes the need for rapid assessment and repair to support critical seasonal personnel housing and operational readiness.