AFD Visitor Center Remodel

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for comprehensive remodeling services at the AFD Visitor Center located in Missoula, Montana. The scope includes interior and exterior building renovation, bathroom and basement remodeling, electrical and mechanical system upgrades, plumbing work, landscaping improvements with irrigation systems, and deconstruction of an interior fire lookout display. Key contract requirements include submission of a 20 percent bid bond or offer guarantee, performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract award price within 10 days of award, and compliance with prevailing wage requirements established by the Department of Labor for Missoula County. The government will evaluate proposals on a firm fixed-price basis considering relevant experience, past performance with confidence ratings, technical approach, and price as the primary selection criteria. Critical deadlines include March 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM Mountain Time for submission of questions, March 18, 2026 for bid submission, and a mandatory pre-bid site visit on February 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM MT; offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the offer receipt date.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition with no identified incumbent contractors, and the government cost estimate ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for construction services classified under NAICS 236220. The project requires a six-month construction period beginning in early October 2026 following a Notice to Proceed in the first half of June 2026 for submittals and material ordering, with completion targeted for March 31, 2027. The scope includes 34 divisions of detailed construction specifications covering structural work, mechanical systems, electrical upgrades, plumbing improvements, accessibility modifications including an incline wheelchair lift, finishes, and specialized systems such as fire alarm and security equipment. All work will be performed at 5765 US Highway 10 West in Missoula, Montana, with the Visitor Center remaining closed during the construction period, and utilities available on-site for contractor use. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive contract clauses addressing labor standards, bonding, inspection procedures, changes, buy American requirements, and anti-discrimination compliance, with award anticipated no earlier than 30 days after the quote due date.