Lolo National Forest - Ft. Missoula Bakery Building Renovation
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the Lolo National Forest - Ft. Missoula Bakery Building Renovation project in Missoula, MT. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves converting the circa 1910 concrete structure into a wood shop. The acquisition is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), with an estimated magnitude between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Quotes are due May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The project entails comprehensive renovation of the existing Fort Missoula Bakery building, including interior work, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site work. The base scope covers general renovation items, with several optional line items available, such as Covered Storage, Water Main and Hydrant, Compressed Air System, Equipment Relocation, Gravel Parking Area, ABA Parking Spot, and Concrete Sidewalks. Detailed electrical upgrades are required to accommodate new equipment, including a new 125A panelboard and associated wiring.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Commercial & Institutional Building Construction), Size Standard: $19.5 Million
- Product Service Code: Y1AZ (Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities And Service Buildings)
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 180 calendar days of NTP. Expected start is Spring or Summer 2026.
- Bonds: A 20% Bid Bond is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of total price) are required within 10 days of contract award.
Key Requirements & Standards
Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates as outlined in General Decision Number MT20260063 for Missoula County, Montana. A written and approved safety plan, adhering to FAR Clauses and OSHA regulations, is mandatory. The contractor must provide a competent superintendent (5+ years experience) and a project manager (10+ years experience) on-site, both fluent in English. The contractor is responsible for coordinating staging areas, utility costs, and potential upgrades; no access to government bathrooms will be provided.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on best value to the Government, considering Experience (relevancy, quality, confidence assessment) and Past Performance (recency, relevancy, quality, confidence assessment). Pricing will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Offer Acceptance Period: Prices must be held firm for 60 calendar days.
- Site Visit: A site visit is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time at the Forest Service Office, 26 Ft. Missoula Road, Missoula, MT 59804.
- Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time, submitted via email to lisa.rakich@usda.gov.
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Lisa Rakich (lisa.rakich@usda.gov, 406-491-0561).