Bid guide
How to bid on picnic tables and bear lockers for the Forest Service
What the Forest Service is buying
The Forest Service is requesting quotations for new picnic tables and bear boxes, including installation, at five existing dispersed campsites in the Winiger Ridge area along NFSR 359.1 and 359.1A in Colorado. The sites are on the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grassland.
This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items. The announcement is the solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Review the attached documents for the full details.
Key date and deadline
The opportunity was published October 27, 2026. Quotations are due November 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
The announcement says quotations are being requested and all responsible sources may submit one for consideration. Plan to submit by the stated deadline and follow the submission instructions in the attached documents.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a total small-business set-aside. It may suit a small business able to provide picnic tables and bear boxes and install them at the specified campsites.
The listed NAICS code is 327390, with a small-business size standard of 500 employees. Check the solicitation documents to understand the full requirements before deciding whether to respond.
How to access the opportunity
Click “View original source” on the portal to open the opportunity. If the first click takes you to the portal homepage, click it again to go to the bid.
You may need a free account to view the documents, though some bids are available without one. Use the attached documents to find the complete requirements and quotation submission instructions.
Prepare a clear, complete quotation
Read all attached documents carefully and make a checklist of the requested items, installation work, required response materials, and submission instructions. Do not assume details that are not stated in the documents.
Make your quotation easy to review: identify what you are offering, address each stated requirement, and check that your pricing and response materials are complete and consistent. Leave time to resolve document-access issues and submit before the deadline.
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.