White River National Forest- Tiny Homes

The White River National Forest is seeking to procure up to three pre-fabricated tiny homes on wheels to provide affordable housing for seasonal and permanent staff through this Request for Proposal. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service and requires contractors to provide all labor, equipment, supplies, permits, and licenses necessary for delivery of the completed units. The solicitation specifies two types of tiny homes: units measuring 200-240 square feet and units measuring 260-300 square feet, both featuring commercial-grade amenities including vinyl flooring, A/C with heat pump, full-size appliances, operational kitchens, and 4-season heating systems. The government will evaluate proposals based on technical capability, past performance, and price using a best value determination approach. The proposal submission deadline is August 28, 2025, with the contract performance period running from September 12, 2025, to June 12, 2026.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 321992 (Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing) with a size standard of 500 employees, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The procurement calls for three total units with delivery to two Colorado locations: two units to the El Jebel Compound at 448 Valley Road and one unit to the Minturn Compound at 1351 Main Street. The tiny homes must be constructed and delivered within eight months of contract execution, with units completed every two months according to the specified timeline. Performance will occur primarily in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, with the contractor responsible for delivering fully warranted units that comply with RVIA NFPA 1192 standards and include a minimum one-year complete warranty. The government has clarified through a Q&A document that NOAH certification will suffice for compliance and has provided flexibility on certain design specifications while maintaining core performance requirements.