Z--MBIC BOILER REPLACEMENT

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services, specifically for the MBIC Boiler Replacement project. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is issuing this Request for Quote (RFQ) under FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

The primary deliverable is the "MBIC Boiler Replacement" which falls under the Product/Service Code Z2NB (Repair or Alteration of Heating and Cooling Plants). The SOW (SOW_MBIC Boiler Replacement revised 3-17-26) is attached and provides detailed requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed priced, single award contract.

• NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

• Small Business Size Standard: $19M.

• Period of Performance: 04/17/2026 to 05/15/2026.

• Delivery Date: 02/19/2026.

• Proposal/Quote Submission: Must be emailed to the Contracting Officer by 4/2/2026, 1400 MST. Mailed or faxed quotes will not be accepted.

• Quote Validity: Must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.

• Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering PRICE, TECHNICAL, and PAST PERFORMANCE.

• Submission Requirements: Offerors must submit a separate document from their price quote containing a cover letter, company information, SAM Unique Entity ID, quote validity statement, references (with Past Performance Questionnaire), a technical capabilities discussion (max 15 pages), technical approach/solution and management approach (max 2 pages), compliance with SOW 1.02, and key personnel (max 1 page).

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and have updated/current Annual Representations and Certifications.

• Paper copies of the solicitation will not be mailed. Offerors are responsible for checking SAM for amendments.

• All questions must be submitted by 3/25/2026, 1400 MST.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, with full text available upon request or electronically.

• Payment will be made via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) used by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management to gather feedback on a company's past performance for a specific project. It is intended to help the government assess a contractor's reliability and quality of work.

• Firm Information: Fields for Project Title, Location, Description, Company Name, Start Date, Initial Amount, Contract Number, Completion Date, Final Amount.
• Evaluator Information: Fields for Evaluator Name, Address, Company/Agency Name, and POC Email.
• Ratings Overview: A scale from "O" (Outstanding) to "U" (Unacceptable) with descriptions for each rating level.
• Questionnaire: A series of questions covering relationship with the client, corporate conduct, quality control, schedule adherence, issuance of cure notices, willingness to re-award, customer satisfaction, and opportunity to respond to negative comments.
• Comments Section: A space for detailed comments.
• Signatures: Fields for Name and Date.

This form is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the specific criteria the government will use to evaluate their past performance. Understanding these questions and rating scales will help bidders prepare their own past performance documentation and anticipate government feedback. It also indicates that past performance is a significant factor in the evaluation process for the "Ft. Benton Boiler Repair" project.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Register of Wage Determinations Under the Service Contract Act" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides a list of occupational classifications and their corresponding minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. The determination covers various counties in Montana.

This document is crucial for bidders responding to solicitations that incorporate Service Contract Act requirements. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to service employees working on the contract. Bidders must review this document to accurately calculate labor costs in their proposals and ensure compliance with federal labor laws. Key information includes:

• Occupational Classifications and Rates: A comprehensive list of job titles with their corresponding minimum hourly wages.
• Fringe Benefits: Details on required health and welfare benefits, including specific rates for regular and EO 13706-covered contracts.
• Vacation and Holidays: Provisions for paid vacation and holidays.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining additional requirements for contractors.
• Conformance Process: Guidance on how to classify and determine wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

Bidders should pay close attention to the specific occupational codes and rates relevant to the services they will provide under the contract to ensure accurate cost proposals and compliance.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide management, supervision, labor, supplies, materials, equipment, and tools for the removal, disposal, and replacement of the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler with a new boiler of equivalent heating capacity at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in Fort Benton, Montana.

• Replace the existing boiler (installed in 2005) with a new boiler meeting current LEED efficiency standards.

• Connect new boiler to existing exhaust, combustion air, water piping, gas piping, and condensate drain systems.

• Integrate the new boiler into the Johnson Controls Building Solutions, LLC (JCBS) proprietary Metasys Building Automation System. Integration and programming must be performed by certified JCBS technicians.

• Complete testing and balancing (TAB) of the hot water system by a certified third-party company and submit a TAB report.

• Ensure the new boiler's footprint and clearances fit within the existing service space and do not exceed the capacities of existing utilities and structural provisions.

• Perform leak detection, TAB, and HVAC control system verification in the presence of the Government engineer.

• Comply with the latest editions of NFPA 70 (2026), IMC (2024), IPC (2024), and IFGC (2024).

• New boiler must meet current LEED efficiency standards.

• All work must comply with specified codes and standards.

• Testing and balancing report required.

• Metasys system reports required before and after replacement.

• Leak detection reports required.

• Period of Performance: 30 days from contract award.

• Location: Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center, 701 7th Street, Fort Benton, Montana.

• Working Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, excluding federal holidays. The building will be occupied.

• Contractors must register with the Montana Secretary of State and be licensed for plumbing and electrical work in Montana.

• All personnel must be experienced or supervised by experienced personnel.

• Submit equipment cutsheets, TAB report, Metasys reports, combustion air/flue gas calculations, leak detection reports, O&M literature, Montana business registration/license, a Safety Plan, and a Fire Plan.

• Allow five (5) working days for submittal review.

• Dispose of all waste materials off-site legally.

• Identify and submit key personnel to the Government.

• A Pre-Work Conference will be held prior to starting work.

• The worksite must be left in pristine condition upon completion.