Christenot mill stabilization
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 140L3626Q0046
- Agency
- Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
- Points of contact
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- Jorge Alvarez jalvarez@blm.gov (854) 500-1840
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office seeks quotes for structural stabilization of the historic Christenot Mill near Virginia City, Montana, under its Arrested Decay preservation strategy, with quotes due September 2 and questions due August 26. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside.
Contract type is firm fixed-price, single award construction (NAICS 238140, Masonry Contractors). Estimated contract value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. Performance runs September 15, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with work limited to Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, scheduled three days in advance with the BLM archaeologist. Place of performance is Chouteau County, Montana (approximately 8 miles south of Virginia City, accessible by high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicle or UTV only).
The 150-year-old mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, requires mortar repointing and structural stabilization using Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) mortar with locally sourced sand, consistent with original 1866 construction. All labor must comply with prevailing wage determinations established by the Department of Labor for Madison County (wage determination MT20260042, effective May 18, 2026). Contractor must perform the work per the 2022 Condition Assessment, demonstrate expert-level knowledge of NHL mortars with documented project history within the past five years, and comply with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) criteria. The contractor provides all labor, materials, delivery, and overhead; maintains a one-year warranty; and sources sand from BLM-approved locations near the site.
Quoters must submit three volumes: Required Documentation (unlimited pages), Technical Narrative and Prior Demonstrated Experience (5 pages each), and Pricing (unlimited pages). Evaluation prioritizes Prior Demonstrated Experience significantly over technical capability and price. Quoters must register in SAM and utilize the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for payments or submit a waiver. Performance bond or irrevocable letter of credit at 100 percent of contract price is due within 10 days of award. A site visit is scheduled August 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM in Virginia City. Contact Jorge Alvarez, Contracting Officer, at (854) 500-1840 or jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov. Amendment 0001, posted August 10, addresses NHL curing constraints and temperature limitations during the performance window.
Notice text
CHRISTENOT MILL STABILIZATION
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting quotes to stabilize the historic Christenot Mill near Virginia City, Montana under the BLM Dillon Field Office¿s preservation strategy of ¿Arrested Decay,¿ restoring structural integrity while maintaining the site¿s historic character and compliance with SHPO criteria from September 15, 2026, through October 31, 2028. The contractor will be expected to utilize the 2022 Condition Assessment along with photographs and background information to implement stabilization measures to the structure. Labor and construction supplies will be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall source all sand materials approved locations near the site, as these materials best fit the historical nature of the original construction and have been approved for historical preservation construction. The project¿s location is within Chouteau County, Montana.
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Building
NAICS CODE: 238140, Masonry Contractors
MAGNITUDE: Between $25,000 and $100,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this work by participating quoter on the
subject of this RFQ is inappropriate. Quoters for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not attempt such contacts during this period. All correspondence shall be through the Contract Specialist listed below:
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges quoters to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of
performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.
See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
QUESTIONS DUE: 26 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. See Section L, Paragraph L.12, Submittal of Questions for more information.
QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quotes, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Part 19 and Part 36.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sol_140L3626Q0046_Amd_0001.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_SOW_-_Christenot_Mill_Stabilization.pdf | ||
| Attachment_5_-_Failing_Patch.MOV | MOV file | |
| Attachment_8_-_Removal_Depth.mov | MOV file | |
| Attachment_4_-_Back_Wall_and_Multipatch.MOV | MOV file | |
| Attachment_6_-_Last_Priority.MOV | MOV file | |
| Sol_140L3626Q0046.pdf | ||
| Attachment_9_-_Wage_Determination.pdf | ||
| Attachment_2_-_Drawings_-_Christenot_Mill_Stabilization.pdf | ||
| Attachment_3_-_Consultation.pdf | ||
| Attachment_7_-_Nuance.MOV | MOV file |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Christenot mill stabilization | Award Notice | |
| Christenot mill stabilization | Solicitation |
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