Z--MT RED ROCK LAKES NWR HQ OFC REHAB

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 140FGA26R0008 is effective 02/25/2026. It serves to address questions that were asked about the solicitation.

• The document references "See Attached" for the details of the questions and answers.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 04/01/2026 to 04/01/2027.

• Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the specified hour and date for receipt of offers.

• Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer.

• If an offeror desires to change an offer already submitted, the change must be made via letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment, and received prior to the opening hour and date.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding an opportunity, clarifying details about log rot repair and snow guard specifications.

• Log Rot Measurement: Approximately 60 linear feet of exterior logs require replacement due to log rot. Measurements are approximate due to snow drifts. Staff will provide an estimated linear foot measurement of damaged logs, and contractors should price as a Lump Sum (LS) with an optional break-out of cost per linear foot.
• Snow Guards: The specified snow guards are "Rocky Mountain Snow Guards or approved Equivalent."
• Site Photos: The purchaser will furnish existing site photos of the building exterior, boiler (including model and serial number), and the existing mechanical room.

This Q&A document provides crucial details for bidders to accurately estimate costs for log rot repair and to identify specified materials. The provision of site photos will aid in understanding the existing conditions.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determination, specifically MT20260025, effective January 2, 2026. It outlines prevailing wage rates and fringes for various construction trades within Beaverhead County, Montana, for building construction projects (excluding single-family homes or apartments up to four stories).

This wage determination is crucial for any bidder responding to a federal construction contract in the specified area. It establishes the minimum hourly rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to laborers and mechanics employed on the project. Bidders must incorporate these rates into their cost proposals to ensure compliance with labor standards. The document details rates for trades such as Heat and Frost Insulator, Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Carpenter (specializing in acoustical ceiling installation, drywall), Electrician (including low voltage wiring), Elevator Mechanic, Ironworker, Laborer, Pipefitter, Plumber, Sprinkler Fitter, Sheet Metal Worker, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Glazier, and various Operator classifications (Crane, Excavator, Forklift). It also includes zone definitions for calculating hourly rates based on project distance from specified towns and provides information on paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.

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

This document outlines the scope of work for the renovation of the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters building, aiming to address deterioration from harsh weather and heavy use, and to bring the building up to current standards, including 2023 NEC Electrical Codes, while improving energy efficiency.

• Exterior Repairs:

  • Media blasting of exterior log walls, fascia, and soffit.
  • Repair or replacement of damaged logs.
  • Re-chinking logs and sealing gaps/cracks around the building envelope.
  • Staining/sealing of exterior logs, fascia, soffit, and trim.
  • Installation of new 4" gutters and downspouts, extending 36" from the foundation.
  • Installation of fence-style snowguards and roof vent snow guards.

• Interior Repairs:

  • Replacement of the existing oil-fired boiler with a high-efficiency propane boiler, including removal of old equipment and upgrading hydronic circulation components.
  • Modification of existing plumbing and electrical service to meet current codes for the new boiler installation, including insulation of exposed piping.
  • Connection to a government-purchased 1000-gallon propane tank.
  • Installation of new exhaust and intake venting for the gas boiler.
  • Installation of hardwired smoke/CO detectors and tamper-resistant pull stations.

• Compliance with 2023 NEC Electrical Codes.

• Energy savings through efficient restoration.

• Installation of gutters and downspouts to extend 36" from the foundation.

• Installation of insulation on exposed piping with a minimum R-value of R3.

• The site of the work is Red Rock Lakes NWR, located 28 miles (45 km) east of Monida, Montana.

• The project shall be completed within 180 days from the date the Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued.

• Contractor must provide all material, equipment, and labor.

• Environmental protection measures, including pollution control, prevention of water pollution, noise control, solid waste disposal, and hazardous waste management, are required.

• Contractor must comply with regulations regarding the discovery of fossils or cultural materials.

• Contractor is responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses.

• Submittals must be approved prior to the installation of any components.

• Contractor qualifications include Federal, State, and local licenses and certifications.

• Project magnitude is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Evaluation factors include Price, Past Performance, and Past Experience (Log Chinking, Exterior Media Blasting, Gutter Replacement, Boiler Install).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract to repair the Red Rock Lakes headquarters office (interior and exterior) and visitor center building in Lima, MT. The estimated project magnitude is between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Repair Exterior Log walls

• Re-chinking logs and sealing gaps/cracks

• Staining / Sealing of exterior

• Install new 4" gutters and downspouts

• Install Fence Style Snowguards and Roof Vent Snow Guards

• Replacement of boiler

• Modifying existing plumbing and electrical service associated with the new boiler

• Connection to a (1000 gallon) propane tank

• Installation of new exhaust and intake venting for the gas boiler

• Installation of a (15) hardwired smoke detector/CO detectors and (2) tamper resistant pull stations

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Construction

• Period of Performance: April 1, 2026 to April 1, 2027

• Estimated Project Magnitude: $250,000 - $500,000

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Sanford_Carson@fws.gov.

• Questions Due Date: March 20, 2026, 12:00 P.M. EST.

• Solicitation Offer/Response Due Date: March 27, 2026, 12:00 P.M. EST.

• Award will be made on a Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

• Evaluation factors include Technical Acceptability (Past Experience and Past Performance) and Price.

• Past Experience: Similar scope and magnitude projects, with specific experience in log chinking, exterior media blasting, gutter replacement, and boiler installation.

• Past Performance: Provide contact information for at least five ongoing/past contracts within the last 5 years.

• This Request for Proposal (RFQ) is set aside for small business concerns.

• Offerors must submit a completed SF 1442, acknowledged amendments, pricing, past performance information, contractor evaluation documentation, and representations/certifications.

• A bid guarantee is required.

• Site visits are encouraged and can be coordinated with site staff.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a pre-solicitation notice/synopsis for a Request for Proposal (RFP) by the US Fish and Wildlife Service for the Red Rock Lakes NWR Headquarters Renovation. The project involves repairs to a 2,465 square foot building constructed in 1936, which has deteriorated due to harsh weather and heavy use. The repairs aim to bring the building up to current standards, including 2023 NEC Electrical Codes, and improve energy savings. The award will be made on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis.

• Repairs to the Red Rock Lakes NWR headquarters office and visitor center.

• Bringing the building up to current standards, including 2023 NEC Electrical Codes.

• Benefit energy savings.

• Detailed requirements and specifications will be provided in the full solicitation.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Project Magnitude: Estimated between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Bonding Requirements: 100% Payment Bond, 100% Performance Bond.

• The solicitation package will include Solicitation Forms (SF1449), Statement of Work, and other required attachments.

• Documents will be posted to SAM.gov | Contract Opportunities around 2/23/2026.

• Proposed Solicitation Period: March 2026 (Estimated Dates).

• Evaluation of interested firms will be based on:

  1. Price
  2. Past Experience (including Log Chinking, Exterior Media Blasting, Gutter replacement, Boiler Install)
  3. Past Performance

• Award will be made to the offeror(s) providing the best value based on evaluation criteria outlined in the solicitation.

• NAICS Code: 236220, with a size standard of $45 million.

• Procurement is in accordance with FAR Part 36.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate.

• This notice is not a request for proposal, quote, or invitation for bid.

• All inquiries and questions must be submitted in writing; no verbal questions will be accepted.

• Contracting Officer and Point of Contact: Sanford Carson, US Fish and Wildlife Service (sanford_carson@fws.gov).