Cloud Camp Ridge Fuels Mitigation

The City of Colorado Springs is requesting proposals for Cloud Camp Ridge Fuels Mitigation services under RFP with proposals due September 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT, with a pre-proposal conference on September 9, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. MDT at 3620 Old Stage Road, Colorado Springs.

Work is to be performed from October 13, 2026 through April 30, 2027. The City will use a fixed-unit-price structure for fuels mitigation scope. Offerors must complete the Solicitation Qualifications Document (Exhibit 1), provide proof of minimum insurance coverage including $1 million combined single limit Commercial General Liability and $1 million Workers' Compensation, and acknowledge receipt of any amendments. Proposals must not exceed 25 pages and include organizational background, technical and management approaches, at least three relevant project references with past performance, key personnel resumes, and detailed pricing.

Evaluation uses weighted scoring: Price/Cost Area (50 points), Management Area (25 points), Technical Area (20 points), and Proposal Presentation (5 points). The City intends to make a single award based on best value and reserves the right to conduct oral interviews with competitive range offerors and to request best and final offers at any point in the evaluation process. The City also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.

The anticipated contract award date is October 2, 2026, with a Notice to Proceed expected October 12, 2026. Questions are due September 16, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. MDT. All submissions must be made electronically through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing BidNet Direct platform. No contract value is specified in the RFP.