Bunkhouse Asbestos Mitigation

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to perform asbestos abatement, removal, cleaning, replacement, and interior finishing at three facilities within the Rio Grande National Forest, Colorado. The work includes safe demolition of asbestos‑containing ceilings, walls, windows, and flooring, thorough air‑monitoring and cleaning, replacement of removed materials with new drywall, wood flooring, and non‑asbestos glazing, and final painting. The contract is a total small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price, with a performance window of early November through the end of December 2026. • Scope: ~2,900 ft² of asbestos‑containing building materials across three sites; includes demolition, hazardous‑waste disposal, replacement (drywall, wood flooring, glazing), and interior paint. • Requirements: EPA/OSHA asbestos removal certifications, Colorado GAC certification, performance and payment bonds, 20 % bid guarantee, compliance with numerous FAR and AGAR clauses, and a final third‑party air‑clearance test. • Timeline: Site‑visit optional on 20 Oct 2026; questions due 22 Oct 2026; bid due 28 Oct 2026 09:00 PT; work to be completed 1 Nov 2026‑30 Dec 2026.