Cole Ranch Farmhouse Demolition Services

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the demolition and disposal of three structures located on U.S. Forest Service property at Cole Ranch, Durango, CO. These structures are no longer mission-essential and pose safety, security, and environmental concerns. The work includes complete removal of structures and associated appurtenances, debris disposal, site restoration, and documentation.

• Complete removal of three structures and associated appurtenances.

• Disposal of all resulting debris.

• Site restoration.

• Documentation of work performed.

• Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided as Attachment 1.

• Cole Ranch Photos are provided as Attachment 2.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm fixed requirements type.

• Award will be made to one responsible offeror.

• Period of Performance: June 8, 2026, to July 8, 2026.

• Delivery: June 1, 2026.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price technically acceptable criteria.

• Evaluation factors include:

  • Price (fair and reasonable).
  • Technical Acceptability (rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable").
  • Past Performance (evaluated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable).

• Offerors must provide a detailed explanation of their ability to perform, including approach to managing demolition activities, safety, waste management, and regulatory compliance.

• Resumes for the Project Manager and Site Superintendent/Foreman are required.

• A Quality Control Plan (QCP) must be submitted.

• Offerors agree to hold prices for 60 calendar days from the offer due date.

• Offer Due Date: May 26, 2026, 1700 MT.

• NAICS Code: 238910 (Other Building Moving, Demolition and Related Services).

• Size Standard: $19 Million.

• The solicitation is set aside 100.00% for Small Business.

• Questions must be submitted via email to curtis.r.landreth@usda.gov by May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time.

• This solicitation incorporates various FAR and AGAR clauses by reference. Full text is available upon request or at https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52.

• Agency protest procedures are outlined, with Tier 1 for Contracting Officer concern resolution and Tier 2 for agency protest.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the demolition and removal of three structures located on U.S. Forest Service property at Cole Ranch, Durango, CO. The objective is to remove structures that are no longer mission-essential and present safety, security, and environmental concerns, including complete removal of structures, disposal of debris, and site restoration.

• Structures to be Demolished:

  • Building #1 – Griffith Dairy Farmhouse (~1,286 SF)
  • Building #2 – Griffith Dairy Gable Barn (~912 SF)
  • Building #3 – Griffith Dairy Shed (~96 SF)

• Tasks Include:

  • Disconnecting, isolating, capping, and removing all overhead and underground utilities to a minimum of 3 feet below finished grade.
  • Complete structural demolition of all three structures, including roofs, walls, floors, foundations, and appurtenances.
  • Segregating materials for recycling (metal, clean concrete).
  • Controlling dust, noise, and vibration; preventing offsite migration of debris.
  • Pumping dry, crushing, and backfilling any encountered septic tanks that are no longer in use, in accordance with regulations.
  • Removing all demolition debris from federal property and disposing of it at licensed facilities, providing manifests and receipts.
  • Restoring the site by removing above-grade remnants, backfilling voids with common fill, ensuring positive drainage, and cleaning up all signs of temporary facilities and work areas. The farmhouse basement will require approximately 200 cubic yards of common fill.

• Quality Control: Contractor must provide and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP).

• Quality Assurance: Government will inspect and evaluate performance. Unsatisfactory results require re-performance within 24 hours at no additional cost.

• Performance Objectives:

  • Site Survey Plans, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan: No more than one defect for the project.
  • Utilities: Safe termination complete.
  • Demolition: Structures removed IAW PWS, zero defects.
  • Site Restoration: Site 100% properly graded and seeded IAW PWS, zero defects.

• Location: 670 Cole Ranch Rd, Durango, CO 81303.

• Performance Period: To be completed within 30 days of contract award.

• Hours of Operation: Normal duty hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM), Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays.

• Safety & Housekeeping: Maintain fencing/barricades, post signage, maintain orderly staging, and provide personnel protection during demolition.

• Dust & Air Quality: Use suppressants to prevent fugitive dust off-property.

• Fire Prevention: No idling that risks ignition; hot work permits as applicable; maintain extinguishers.

• Staging & Laydown: Use approved areas; protect soils and vegetation; install drip pans. Site conditions must protect an active horse barn.

• Security: Secure site when unattended; remove keys from equipment; lock gates.

• Weather Shutdowns: Suspend operations if conditions pose safety or environmental risks.

• Pre-work Meeting: Contractor shall visit the site and examine PWS prior to work.

• Key Personnel: Project Manager (PM) and Site Superintendent/Foreman are required.

• Government Furnished: A Forest Service Yale Key will be provided for gate access.

• Quality Control Plan: Due with Quote Submission.

• Safety Plan: Due 7 days within start of project.

• Site Work: Due 30 calendar days after Work Plan approval.

• Forest Service Key: Returned 3 calendar days after completion of Site Work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides photographic evidence of structures located at the Cole Ranch site. It is intended to visually identify and document the condition of specific buildings designated for demolition.

• Site Map: A map illustrating the layout of the Cole Ranch, with labels indicating the "House", "Shed", and "Gable Barn" as structures to be demolished. Other labeled structures include a "Garage", "Pump House", "Stable", "Dairy Barn", and "Chicken Coop".
• Photographs: Individual photographs of the "Farmhouse" (labeled as "House"), the "Shed", and the "Gable Barn". Each photograph is dated.

This attachment provides visual context for the demolition work associated with the opportunity. Bidders should review these images to understand the scope and nature of the structures that require removal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "Past Performance Data Sheet" that requires bidders to complete one table for each project they wish to submit as part of their past performance information. It is designed to gather detailed information about previous work performed.

• Name of Company that performed work (Prime or Subcontractor)
• Project Name
• Company/Agency work was done for
• Contract Number
• Contract Type (e.g., fixed price)
• Total Contract Value
• Completion Date or Anticipated Completion Date
• Contracting Officer (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Manager or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Name/phone number/email)
• Project Description

Bidders must use this form to document their relevant past performance. This information is crucial for the government's evaluation of a bidder's ability to successfully perform the work required by the opportunity.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5435, Revision No. 30) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations performing contract work in specific areas of Colorado.

• Geographic Scope: The wage determination applies to the Colorado counties of Archuleta, Chaffee, Delta, Dolores, Fremont, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray, San Juan, and San Miguel.
• Occupational Listings: The document provides a detailed list of occupations, each with a corresponding occupational code, title, and minimum hourly wage rate. These range from administrative support and clerical roles to health occupations, technical occupations, and more.
• Fringe Benefits: All listed occupations are subject to specific fringe benefits, including:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) - applicable when SCA and EO 13706 both apply.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders: The document references Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors). Bidders must be aware of and comply with the requirements of these EOs, including minimum wage rates and paid sick leave provisions.
• Conformance Process: Information is provided on the process for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates if a required job classification is not listed in this determination.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a contract that requires services within the specified geographic area of Colorado. It dictates the minimum labor costs that must be factored into proposals, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws and regulations.