Description
This solicitation seeks quotations from small‑business roofing contractors to remove, inspect, and replace the roofs on three remote USDA Forest Service structures (Mt. Elden Fire Lookout Tower, East Pocket Fire Lookout Tower, and Fernow Cabin) located on the Coconino National Forest in Arizona. The contract also requires salvaging and reinstalling existing lightning‑protection components in compliance with NFPA 780 and UL 96A, and may involve providing a 20 % bid bond. Access to the sites is limited: Elden requires a 4×4 for the final 1/8 mile, East Pocket and Fernow are reachable via long dirt roads, and roll‑off dumpsters may be impractical at some locations. The solicitation is a total small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 238160 – Roofing Contractors) and all quotations must include the required bid bond. No further site visits will be scheduled.
• Replace roofs on three remote fire‑lookout/tower structures and one rental cabin.
• Salvage and reinstall existing lightning‑protection systems; replacements only if components are damaged.
• Small‑business set‑aside; NAICS 238160.
• Bid bond required: 20 % of quoted price.
• Logistics constraints: narrow, steep roads; 80,000 lb weight limit; limited dumpster access.
• Deadline: 12:00 PM AZ time, September 24, 2026.
• No additional site visits; contractors may self‑visit East Pocket only.
• Contractor may use subcontractors for Arizona roofing license (CR‑42) if needed.