USDA FOREST SERVICE LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Superior Quarters Window Replacements Project

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains architectural drawings and specifications for the Superior Residence Window Replacement project at the Lolo National Forest.

• Cover Sheet: Provides project overview, location, and index of sheets.
• Elevation Sheets (South, West, North, East): Detail specific window locations, types, dimensions, and notes for replacement or reframing.
• Window Specifications: Includes details on materials (e.g., aluminum clad, vinyl), glass type (double-pane), and configuration (e.g., 6 over 1 lite, picture window).
• Notes: Emphasizes the requirement for contractors to field verify all window dimensions.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the scope of work, the specific windows to be replaced or reframed, and the required specifications for new windows. It directly informs proposal preparation, material selection, and cost estimation.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the "Historic Window Replacements, Superior Ranger District" project. The government requires the replacement of all exterior windows at the Superior Residence located on the Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District, Montana. The work must match the historic character of the building.

• Replacement of all exterior windows on the employee residential building.

• Work must adhere to provided plans and specifications.

• All labor, material, equipment, tools, and transportation necessary for completion.

• Contractor is responsible for verifying measurements and quantities.

• Temporary covering of openings with plywood if windows are not replaced the same day.

• Contractor shall not block building access or egress through hallways.

• Contractor shall coordinate staging area location and manage equipment/materials to avoid damage to existing infrastructure.

• Contractor shall furnish onsite wastewater facilities.

• Contractor may use on-site electrical service.

• Contractor is responsible for solid waste disposal and maintaining a clean worksite.

• Contractor is responsible for security of equipment and supplies.

• Contract Type: Firm fixed price.

• Estimated Magnitude: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

• Period of Performance: 90 calendar days from notice to proceed. Work can occur August 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026.

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time.

• Submission Method: Email to wesley.dudley@usda.gov.

• Offer Acceptance Period: 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on price, which will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the vendor whose quotation meets technical requirements and represents the lowest price.

• Key Deadlines: Questions due June 8, 2026.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration at SAM.gov.

• Several clauses related to small business, HUBZone, and other set-asides are listed as applicable if checked, but no specific set-aside is explicitly stated for this solicitation.

• Solicitation Number: 1240LU26Q0082.

• Attachments include Plans, Window Replacement Specifications, and Wage Determination.

• No formal site visit is scheduled.

• Government Furnished Property: None.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically for residential construction projects in Montana. It provides the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction crafts and laborers as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. Bidders on federal construction contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act must adhere to these wage rates.

• General Decision Number: MT20260004
• Publication Date: 01/02/2026
• State: Montana
• Counties: Lake, Mineral, and Sanders Counties
• Construction Type: Residential (single-family homes and apartments up to 4 stories)
• Crafts and Rates: Includes prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer, Painter (Brush Only), Plumber, Power Equipment Operator (Shovel/Backhoe 1 to 3 cu yd), and Truck Driver.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), outlining contractor obligations under these orders.
• Identifier Explanations: Details on how to interpret union rate identifiers (e.g., PLUM0198-005), union average rate identifiers (UAVG), and survey rate identifiers (SU).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the process for appealing wage determination decisions.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements for labor on covered construction projects. Failure to comply with these wage determinations can lead to contract violations. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs reflect these prevailing rates.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document provides the specifications for the Superior Residence Window Replacement project at the Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District. It details the requirements for materials, products, and execution related to the window replacement, finish carpentry, and painting.

• Division 1 - General Requirements: Outlines contractor use of premises, field verification, government-furnished property, and disposal of material. It also specifies the products to be furnished and installed, including windows, exterior/interior trim, and exterior/interior paint.
• Division 6 - Wood and Plastics: Details requirements for finish carpentry, including exterior and interior wood trim materials and installation.
• Division 8 - Doors and Windows: Specifies requirements for wood windows, including submittals, quality standards, materials (primed and painted horizontal-sliding wood windows), thermal transmittance (U-value of 0.27), and exterior color matching existing.
• Division 9 - Finishes: Covers painting requirements, including surface preparation, product data, color samples, quality assurance, project conditions, manufacturers, paint materials, preparatory coats, and finish coats (exterior and interior semi-gloss acrylic enamel).

This document is critical for bidders to understand the specific technical requirements, materials, and installation standards for the window replacement project. It defines the scope of work related to windows, trim, and painting, which will inform proposal preparation and project execution.