Bid guide
How to bid on Ripton Barracks Demolition & Repairs for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The U.S. Forest Service needs building demolition and repair services at the Ripton Barracks within the Green Mountain National Forest in Ripton, Vermont. This project involves several construction activities, including asbestos abatement, interior demolition, replacing siding and trim, electrical repairs, installing metal roofing, bracing roof trusses, and painting.
This opportunity is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for construction services. The estimated value of the project is between $100,000 and $250,000. This is a significant opportunity for small businesses in the construction sector.
Key dates and deadlines
The solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. All quotations must be submitted by the deadline of August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Late submissions or those that do not follow the instructions may not be considered.
A site visit is scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT. It will take place at 13 Silver Towers Road, Ripton, VT 05766. To attend this site visit, you must contact Matthew Killian via email.
Who this opportunity suits
This project is reserved entirely for small businesses. The relevant NAICS code is 236220, which covers Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, with a size standard of $45 million. Firms with experience in general building construction, demolition, asbestos abatement, roofing, electrical work, and painting are well-suited for this bid.
The work is located in Ripton, Vermont, so businesses with local operations or those capable of mobilizing to this location will find this opportunity suitable.
How to respond to this solicitation
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Once you have reviewed all solicitation materials, including all instructions to offerors, prepare your quotation. Ensure your submission complies with all specified terms and conditions.
Tips for a competitive response
Carefully read all parts of the solicitation, especially the instructions to offerors and all attachments. Pay close attention to the scope of work, technical specifications, and any specific formatting or content requirements for your quotation.
Given the nature of the work, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience with similar demolition, repair, and abatement projects. Highlight your team's qualifications and any certifications relevant to asbestos abatement or specialized construction tasks. If you attend the site visit, use it to gain a deeper understanding of the project site and ask clarifying questions to inform your proposal.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.