C05a Attachment 5 RFI Form 1240BH26Q0050.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) form for solicitation 1240BH26Q0050, issued by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service for the GAOA Star Meadows MEP, Repairs, & Utility Installations project at Flathead National Forest. The RFI addresses one substantive inquiry regarding site visit availability. Prospective contractors are informed that no formal prebid or walkthrough is scheduled; however, site visits are permitted between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM local time on weekdays. Interested parties must contact Patrick Siers at 406-758-5347 or patrick.siers@usda.gov in advance to schedule a visit and obtain access credentials.

The underlying solicitation pertains to complete operational assembly and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, including hydronic heating, air heating and distribution, propane service and fireplaces, water supply, and sewer drain systems. Amendment 0001 was posted to SAM.gov on August 13, 2026, requiring that all responding contractors acknowledge and submit the RFI QA document with their proposals. The RFI form itself contains three additional numbered inquiry slots (RFI #2, #3, and #4) that remain unanswered, indicating this represents an early-stage information-gathering phase for the project.