Ennis NFH MT Replace Insulation

The Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to replace insulation on the Lower Raceway Building at Ennis National Fish Hatchery in Montana. The primary objective is to remove severely degraded batt insulation and vinyl protective covering and install closed cell spray foam insulation with specifications of R-14 IV HFO WIN HI (2 inches minimum) for exterior walls and overhead doors, and R-21 IV HFO WIN HI (3 inches minimum) for the roof. The contractor must be appropriately licensed, accredited, and certified within Montana for insulation removal and installation work and must comply with all applicable federal, state, and county regulations. Work will be performed in designated segments to accommodate concurrent hatchery operations and fish relocation, with normal duty hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 24, 2026, with a due date of June 5, 2026 for submissions. Government acceptance is contingent upon designated U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service representatives determining the work is acceptable and in good working order, with quality control performed according to industry standards.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The project is scheduled to run from July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, providing a two-month execution timeline. The contractor must furnish all necessary equipment, materials, safety equipment, dumpsters, and lifting equipment, while the government will provide restrooms, electricity, and water. Prevailing wage rates have been established for the project, with heat and frost insulators entitled to a base rate of $43.81 per hour plus 21.87% fringe benefits under the General Decision for Madison County, Montana. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The work classification falls under Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220) and Construction of Office Buildings (PSC Y1AA).