Eagle River Fire Protection District
Fire DepartmentCO
Posted
Sep 15, 2026
Nov 13, 2026
Notice Request For Proposals For Architectural Services for Fire Station Construction Eagle County, Colorado
Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD) is soliciting proposals from qualified architects to complete architectural designs and reports for fire station construction. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a qualified architect to complete an preliminary architectural report (PAR), design, bid, and provide a resident inspector for a fire station that complies with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Authority requirements, National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) requirements, and all other relevant State of Colorado and Federal requirements. The complete RFP, including submission requirements, is available on the ERFPD official website. Request For Proposals Project Description The Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD), in coordination with regional partners, is seeking qualified architects to complete a preliminary architectural report (PAR), design, bid, and provide a resident inspector for a fire station construction in Wolcott, Colorado. This fire station would be staffed 24/7 and house the inter-agency wildland division personnel. These must be compliant with all USDA Rural Development Authority requirements, NEPA requirements, and other relevant state and federal requirements. The intent of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to select a qualified architect to complete all research, forms, and reports required by the USDA Rural Development Authority and NEPA to prepare for the construction of a fire station. The fire station will be constructed to house Eagle River Fire Protection District crews and apparatus for all-hazards emergency response, and Eagle Valley Wildland crews and apparatus for specialized wildfire response. It will also house training and meeting space, offices, an equipment cache, and living quarters for personnel. Areas on the property may also provide parking for trailers associated with emergency response. It will be constructed in Wolcott, Colorado, close to major road and power infrastructure, and close to the Eagle River. Its response area would encompass residential areas in Wolcott, as well as public lands that experience heavy recreational use. Crews at the station will also provide mutual aid to neighboring fire districts when called upon. ERFPD is a recipient of Congressionally Directed Spending for the fire station construction, and is subject to all requirements of the USDA Rural Development Authority and NEPA for the completion of the PAR, design, bid, and resident inspector provision. Respondents to this RFP shall provide all documentation listed in the proposal requirements. ERFPD reserves the right to award work to multiple architects based on capability, experience, and project requirements.
