BIA, Choctaw Agency Renovation

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Eastern Region is seeking contractors for the BIA Choctaw Agency Renovation project, which involves comprehensive renovation work on two buildings in Philadelphia, Mississippi. The project includes renovating Fire Building #39 with ADA-compliant shower and restroom installation, kitchenette addition, storage areas, electrical and ventilation system upgrades, and exterior improvements, while Agency Building #33 requires parking lot demolition and repaving, new gate motor and hoist system installation, and restroom exhaust fan replacement. This is a firm-fixed-price contract with a twelve-month performance period and delivery deadline of August 10, 2026. Quotes will be evaluated based on product conformity, delivery capability, price completeness, and compliance with set-aside requirements. Electronic submissions are required by 4:00 PM CST on July 31, 2025, to michelle.nahlee@bie.edu.

This solicitation is designated as a set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) under the Commercial and Institutional Building Construction category with a size standard of $45 million. The contract work will be performed at the BIA Choctaw Agency facility located at 421 Powell Street in Philadelphia, Mississippi, with standard work hours from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, though after-hours work may be approved when necessary. The contractor will be responsible for verifying site conditions, avoiding utility damage, providing operation and maintenance documentation, and training facility staff upon project completion. Key points of contact include Adam Rogers, BIA Fire Management Specialist, and Eric Nickey, Choctaw Agency Maintenance, both stationed at the Philadelphia facility. The solicitation emphasizes that all products must be fully manufactured, in stock, and ready to ship, with contractors required to provide detailed product specifications and proof of authorized distribution.