Cibola National Forest - Sandia Crest House Demolition & Removal

Amendment 3 addresses questions and answers for solicitation 127EAU26Q0036, focusing on demolition and restoration projects. Key clarifications include pricing for Lake Marvin structures based on provided plans, confirmation that no historical demolition records exist for Option #2, and that utilities for Lake Marvin are disconnected but buried connections will be abandoned in place. For the Sandia Crest House, the contractor must include utility disconnect/coordination in pricing. Water/sewage tanks are presumed empty but require pumping if contents are found. Hazardous material quantities from asbestos surveys are not exhaustive, and contractors should anticipate additional concealed materials. Staging areas will be determined at pre-work meetings. The contractor is responsible for maintaining demolition fencing and leaving it for forest use. Seeding is required for Option #1, but Option #2 restoration is limited to debris removal and grading/backfill. Casa Loma Residences use septic tanks, and PNM is the electrical provider. Road clearing for Casa Loma requires prior approval. Self-sustaining campers are allowed at Sandia Crest House. Site visits are not mandatory for bidding, and no additional site visits are planned. Access to sites varies, with some being drivable or publicly accessible, while Sandia Crest House is currently closed due to timber work. Lake Marvin is confirmed to be on the Texas, Oklahoma Pan Handle border.

Amendment 2 for solicitation 127EAU26Q0036 addresses various questions regarding demolition and site restoration. Key clarifications include pricing for Optional Item #2 (Lake Marvin structures) based solely on provided plans, the need for contractors to include utility disconnect/coordination for Sandia Crest House, and the requirement to pump potentially empty water/sewage tanks. The amendment also states that while hazardous material tests were thorough, concealed materials are possible. Staging areas will be discussed at pre-work meetings. Contractors are responsible for maintaining demolition fencing and leaving it for forest use. Seeding with weed-free plant material is required for Option #1 restoration, specifically for Casa Loma residences which are on septic tanks and serviced by PNM for electricity. Routine road maintenance and limbing are permitted with prior approval, and self-sustaining campers are allowed at the Sandia Recreation Area parking lot.

The document outlines the Crest House Addition and Renovation project, detailing the scope of work for both the existing facility and new additions. The renovation includes new windows, stucco, roofing, an ADA lift, rebuilt interior stairs, relocated kitchen and restaurant, complete interior finishes, and updated electrical systems. Existing public restrooms will be abandoned and remodeled into storage, with a new public restroom being added. The addition will feature a new 5,295 SF retail area, a new Forest Service area, and two manager apartments. Design data, including UBC code, occupancy groups, building area calculations, and zoning information, are provided. The project also details seismic zone, soil bearing capacity, concrete strength, and wind/roof/floor design loads. The document concludes with an index of drawings for various plans, sections, and electrical/mechanical systems.

This solicitation, 127EAU26Q0036, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the USDA-FS CSA Southwest 4 for the demolition, removal, and off-site disposal of the Sandia Crest House structure on the Sandia Crest Recreation Complex in Albuquerque, NM. The project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, supervision, materials, and equipment to dismantle the structure, including the concrete slab, stem walls, footings, metal roof, and wood decks, and restore the disturbed areas to a natural state. Post-demolition, a 6-foot chain-link privacy fence must be installed. Technical data, including an Asbestos/Lead-Based Paint Survey and Geotechnical Evaluation, is available. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order, evaluated based on technical approach, price, and past performance. Special attention is drawn to clauses regarding anti-discrimination and DEI compliance.

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The USDA Forest Service's Southwestern Region is seeking proposals for the demolition and removal of the Sandia Crest House, two recreation residences, and the Lake Marvin recreation structure with six cabins. This project involves dismantling structures, support systems, concrete elements, and various infrastructures, followed by off-site disposal and site restoration to a natural state. The Sandia Crest House, a derelict building, requires a 6-foot chain-link privacy fence post-demolition. The optional items include similar demolition and restoration work at the Casa Loma Recreation Residences (Dyer and Del Toro) and the Lake Marvin structures on the Black Kettle Grasslands. The scope emphasizes adherence to OSHA, EPA, and NESHAP regulations, particularly concerning asbestos and lead-based paint abatement. Contractors must submit a comprehensive Project Work Plan, including health and safety, traffic control, and waste management plans, and a Final Demolition Completion Report. Strict safety, environmental protection, and site security measures are mandated, with specific requirements for equipment inspection and noxious weed control.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5443, Revision No. 27, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for service contract employees in Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia Counties, New Mexico. It covers a wide range of occupations, from administrative and automotive services to health, technical, and transportation roles, specifying hourly rates for each. The document also details mandatory fringe benefits, including health and welfare contributions, vacation leave (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 10, 4 after 15), and eleven paid holidays. Special provisions include Executive Order 13706 for paid sick leave and Executive Order 13658 for a minimum wage rate. Footnotes address computer employees' exemption criteria and night/Sunday pay for air traffic controllers and weather observers. Hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), uniform allowances, and procedures for conforming unlisted job classifications via Standard Form 1444 are also outlined.

Red J Environmental Corporation conducted an asbestos and lead-based paint inspection at three Cibola National Forest properties: Crest House, Dyer House, and Del Toro House. The August 27, 2025, inspection found no lead-based paint at any location. However, asbestos was detected in two areas: 2% Chrysotile on the Bedroom 1 ceiling of Dyer House and 3% Chrysotile in the roofing mastic over the water storage at Crest House. Due to federal and state regulations, neither finding meets the thresholds for NESHAP (National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants) requirements, making both exemptions. The report emphasizes taking precautions during demolition at these sites, despite the exemptions.

This geotechnical evaluation report for the Sandia Crest Recreational Complex in New Mexico details proposed entrance, parking, and retaining wall reconstruction. The project involves subsurface condition assessment, retaining wall design, pavement sections, earthwork guidelines, excavation conditions, and seismic considerations. Field exploration included nine borings to assess soil and limestone conditions, with laboratory analyses focusing on water content, dry density, gradation, and plasticity. Recommendations include lateral design criteria, seismic parameters (Soil Site Class B), and pavement specifications for passenger cars and access roads. Earthwork guidelines emphasize site clearing, excavation, material specifications, and compaction, with a strong recommendation for continued geotechnical observation and testing throughout construction.

The Sandia Crest Recreation Complex in the Cibola National Forest is undergoing improvements to address safety concerns and deferred maintenance due to high visitor use and harsh weather. The project aims to maximize visitor access by modifying or replacing existing amenities. Key areas of focus include vehicle circulation and parking, pedestrian routes (accessible and non-accessible), safety features (guardrails, handrails, gates, traffic control), amenity upgrades (vault toilets, trash receptacles, fee stations, picnic tables, benches), and informational signage. The site has three parking lots (Upper, Middle, Lower) with specific accessible parking requirements being met. The project also includes various bid options for enhancements such as new guardrails, additional picnic areas, trash containers, fee stations, benches, sidewalk color pigments, animal track impressions, retaining wall formliners, way-finding signs, an entry monument sign, landscape boulders, and telescopes.

The provided documents are floor plans for two recreation residences, the Del Toro Residence and the Dyer Residence, located within the Cibola National Forest and National Grasslands, Sandia District, of the Southwestern Region. These plans were created for the United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Both documents, dated November 13, 2025, include details such as project name (CASA LOMA RECREATION RESIDENCES), drawing titles (FLOOR PLAN), and specific dimensions for each residence. The documents appear to be part of an archiving or record-keeping process, indicated by 'ARCHIVE NO.' and 'DRAWING SHEET NO.' fields, and are identified as revisions/issues. This information is crucial for federal government RFPs or grants related to facility management, maintenance, or potential decommissioning/renovation projects for recreational infrastructure within national forests.

The USDA Forest Service has proposed construction fencing at Sandia Crest, as detailed in a geospatial product. The proposed fence layout will maintain a minimum 25-foot offset from existing facilities. This document, dated January 15, 2026, includes data sources from various entities such as MRCOG-NM, BHI, Bernalillo County, and several government agencies including the USGS, BLM, EPA, and NPS. The Forest Service emphasizes that the accuracy of this geospatial information may vary, and its use for purposes other than its original intent could lead to inaccurate results. The USDA Forest Service reserves the right to update or modify these GIS products without notification and states that it is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.