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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Gipsy Lake Day Use Improvements
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This is a Questions and Answers document for the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Gipsy Lake Day Use Improvements solicitation (1240LU26Q0028). The document addresses vendor and material sourcing inquiries from prospective bidders regarding specific equipment and supplies for the project.

Key details include: RJ Thomas MFG. CO. is identified as a recommended source for fire pits, while Glacier Precast Concrete Company is approved for picnic tables based on prior campground project experience. The culverts specified for the project are 18" Galvanized Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe, available through most Home and Ranch stores. The solicitation is restricted to 100% small business set-asides, meaning only certified small businesses are eligible to submit quotes. Prospective bidders should review Sheet 10 of the project plans for detailed specifications and material requirements. The response due date was extended to March 13, 2026, by noon MST per Amendment 01.

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Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest Gipsy Lake Day Use Improvements Notice ID 1240LU26Q0028

Questions and Answers

1. Curious if you have a specific lead of the fire pit and picnic tables for place of purchase?

Answer 1: Sheet 10 of the plans RJ Thomas MFG. CO. is a good source for the fire pit.

Glacier Precast Concrete Company has been approved for other campground projects for picnic tables.

2. Do you by chance have a mockup bid layout of what you are specifically looking for?

Answer 2: Please review the plans.

3. I see on page 1 that it is 100% small business set aside. Does this mean you are not accepting bids from businesses that don’t fall under this classification?

Answer 3: Correct, this requirement is set Aside for Small Businesses. Therefore, we will not consider quotes received from other than small businesses.

4. Can you tell me where certain materials can be procured for the project? Specifically, I am looking for the picnic tables and fire rings specified in the project details.

Answer 4: Sheet 10 of the plans RJ Thomas MFG. CO. is a good source for the fire pit. Glacier Precast Concrete Company has been approved for other campground projects for picnic tables.

5. I also need to know what materials the culverts are to be built of. Can you provide a list of vendors for all supplies would be very helpful.

Answer 5: 18” Galvanized Steel Corrugated Metal Pipe. Most Home and Ranch stores sell them.

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