Boiler Replacement Project at Red Rock Lakes NWR

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for the replacement of an aging boiler at Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in Lima, Montana. The project requires the removal of a 26-year-old non-condensing Burnham boiler and installation of a high-efficiency combination condensing boiler with a stainless steel heat exchanger, along with necessary system component and piping upgrades and a complete hydronic system flush. Award will be based on best value using a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation method, with all quotations required to include a lump sum price covering supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, overhead, and profit. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Justine_coleman@ios.doi.gov, with the original deadline of April 10, 2026, extended to April 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM PST via Amendment 1. Respondents must be registered in SAM, complete Online Representations and Certifications, and acknowledge receipt of the amendment prior to submission to avoid offer rejection. The procurement is conducted under FAR Part 13 simplified acquisition procedures with a project magnitude under $50,000 and NAICS code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors).

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, with the small business size standard of $19.5 million applicable to this procurement. No incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The period of performance runs from April 15, 2026, to May 15, 2026, with work required to commence within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed by the May 15 deadline, limiting the contractor to approximately one month for project execution. Work will be performed at the Red Rock Lakes NWR Bunkhouse located at 27505 South Valley Road, Lima, Montana 59739, with standard work hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding Federal Holidays unless otherwise approved. Prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor apply to this project, with Boilermaker rates at $38.75 per hour plus 32.31% fringe benefits and Pipefitter rates at $46.45 per hour plus 19.92% fringe benefits among the applicable classifications. Technical evaluation and acceptance will be conducted by Frank Durbian, Project Leader, at (307-201-5409, Frank_Durbian@fws.gov).