Shadow Mountain Building 97 Heat Cable and Snow Retention, Grand Lake, CO
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for Shadow Mountain Building 97 Heat Cable and Snow Retention in Grand Lake, CO. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity requires the installation of heat tape, cabling systems, and snow retention guards, along with electrical system reconditioning. An amendment has scheduled a site visit for May 12, 2026, and quotes are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, equipment, and oversight to install heat tape and cabling systems on the roof, gutters, and downspouts of Building 97's North and South sections. This includes reconditioning the electrical system to provide dedicated power and installing new snow retention guards on both elevations. An optional bid item covers the repair of 200 square feet of damaged soffit. Key personnel must include a Project Manager and a Colorado-licensed Electrician. Deliverables include a Project Plan, Safety Plan, weekly status reports, schedules, product data, shop drawings, permits, inspections, system demonstration, and O&M manuals.
Contract Details
This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with a Project Magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000. The Period of Performance is from June 8, 2026, through October 1, 2026. Contractors must provide Payment Bonds or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit covering 100% of the contract price within 10 days of award.
Key Dates & Submission
- Site Visit: May 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM MDT. Meet at 34 Co Rd 66, Grand Lake, CO 80447. Confirm attendance with Juan Londono at juan.londono@usda.gov.
- Questions Due: May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
- Quotes Due: June 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM MDT.
- Submission: Email quotes and questions to Holly.Hlavac@usda.gov and Lucas.Dahlman@usda.com.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days.
Evaluation Criteria
Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative methodology to determine the best value to the Government, focusing on Technical Approach and Price. Required submission documents include a Technical Approach narrative (1-3 pages), resumes for the Project Manager and Licensed Electrician (Colorado), and pricing via the "Attachment 2 – Schedule of Items" Excel spreadsheet. All line-item pricing must be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.
Eligibility & Compliance
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a size standard of $19M. The Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations apply, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is applicable.