Lone Cone Chinking, GMUG NF, Norwood Road, Colorado

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a small‑business contractor to perform exterior restoration on the historic Lone Cone log cabin located in the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison National Forests, Colorado. The work includes full removal and replacement of chinking, surface preparation, application of a borate wood preservative, and matching exterior stain, as well as limited repair of two window sills and optional log replacement. The project is set‑aside for total small‑business participation and will be performed under a firm‑fixed‑price contract. • Remove all existing chinking and prepare log surfaces for new material. • Apply heavy‑coat borate preservative and color‑matched exterior stain to the entire cabin. • Repair/replace two decayed window sills; optional replacement of any rotted logs if identified. • Contractor must provide 20 % bid guarantee (≤ $3 M) and 100 % payment bond; work must be completed between 5 Nov 2026 and 30 Jun 2027.