New Roof for Mt Elden & East Pocket Fire Lookout Towers, Coconino NF

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a roofing contractor to provide construction services for the replacement of roofs at two fire lookout towers in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona. The project requires comprehensive roof replacement at Mt. Elden Fire Lookout, where existing TPO membrane roofing, insulation, and ceiling tiles must be removed and replaced, and at East Pocket Fire Lookout, where shake shingles, insulation, and potentially damaged rafters require removal and replacement. Contractors must provide all necessary expertise, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision for the complete roofing systems, including reinstallation of lightning protection systems and compliance with local building codes. The contract will be awarded using a best value evaluation approach considering past performance, experience, technical approach, and price. An organized site visit is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at the Flagstaff Ranger Station, questions are due by October 9, 2025, and quote submissions must be received by October 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 238160 (Roofing Contractors) with a small business size standard of $19 million. The estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000 based on the project magnitude classification. The work must be completed within a 120-day performance period, with work permitted to start on September 30, 2025, and final completion required by June 1, 2025. Both fire lookout towers are located at high elevations (7,195-9,224 feet) approximately 10-30 miles from Flagstaff, presenting challenging access conditions for contractors. The project involves two distinct roofing systems: a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane roof for Mt. Elden and a metal shake roofing system for East Pocket, requiring specialized materials and installation expertise for remote mountain locations.