MBIC BOILER REPLACEMENT
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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 Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office, is soliciting quotes for the MBIC Boiler Replacement project in Chouteau County, Montana. This project involves removing and replacing an existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler, integrating it with the building automation system, and performing third-party testing and balancing. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an estimated magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000.
Scope of Work
The project requires the removal and replacement of the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler, including the flue with stainless steel. Key tasks include:
- Sizing exhaust and combustion air venting per manufacturer recommendations.
- Connecting existing gas lines and condensate drains to the new boiler.
- Supplying environmental water treatment and sampling within the hydronic system.
- Performing all manufacturer performance testing with Government personnel present.
- Integrating the new boiler into the Johnson Controls Metasys software, verifying control points, and resolving alarms.
- Confirming/correcting hot water pump programming for lead/lag operation.
- Conducting Testing and Balancing (TAB) of the hot water system by a certified third-party company. Detailed mechanical and plumbing plans, as well as specifications, are provided in attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract.
- NAICS Code: 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors), with a small business size standard of $19 Million.
- Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.
- Period of Performance: To be completed within 45 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed, with an overall period of performance through September 3, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Offerors must be registered in SAM.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Response Date: July 8, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: June 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time. Questions must be submitted in writing via email to Jorge Alvarez.
- Site Visit: Strongly urged. An organized site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2026, at 12:30 PM Mountain Time.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote is most advantageous, considering Prior Demonstrated Experience (significantly more important than cost or price) and Price.
- Contact: Jorge Alvarez, Contract Specialist, jalvarez@blm.gov, (854) 500-1840.
Additional Notes
Bidders are advised to inspect the site to understand work requirements fully. Wage Determination MT20260058 is applicable, specifying prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications in Montana. All correspondence should be directed through the Contract Specialist. Electronic payment requests will be processed through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).