Columbine Gravel Pit Crushing and Development

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, CSA Intermountain 8, has issued solicitation 1240LT26Q0064 for the crushing and development of the Columbine Gravel Pit. Located on National Forest Service Lands within Montrose County, Colorado, specifically on the Ouray Ranger District of the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests, the project requires the contractor to provide all necessary equipment, tools, personnel, and labor. The scope of work includes site development through excavation and embankment, drainage and dewatering activities, and the crushing and stockpiling of aggregate materials.

This procurement is designated as a total SBA small business set-aside under NAICS code 212319 for Other Crushed and Broken Stone Mining and Quarrying and PSC 5610 for Mineral Construction Materials, Bulk. Work must adhere to the requirements established in the Forest Service Supplemental Specifications, Statement of Work, and associated project plans. A site visit was scheduled for May 15, 2026, and subsequent amendments have provided official question-and-answer documents, site visit agendas, and attendee sign-in sheets.

The government intends to award a contract for these services with a response deadline set for June 10, 2026. Lucas Dahlman serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement. The solicitation includes 12 total attachments, featuring technical specifications for belt conveyor scale systems, gravel standards, sustainable product requirements, and administrative amendments. Performance will take place in Montrose, CO.