GAOA Star meadow Barn Foundation Flathead National Forest

The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for the Star Meadow Historic Barn Foundation Replacement project, which involves demolition of an existing concrete foundation, excavation, installation of a new reinforced concrete foundation with crawlspace, and landscaping restoration including septic drain field work at the Star Meadows Work Center in Whitefish, Montana. The contractor must possess experience in foundation construction, historic building restoration, and work in remote locations with damp climates, with qualified personnel holding a minimum of five years' experience in building relocation and foundation construction. Key contract requirements include submission of detailed plans addressing site preparation, lifting methodology, safety measures, and project scheduling; compliance with prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Labor for Flathead County, Montana; and commencement of work within 10 calendar days of receiving the Notice to Proceed with completion within 90 calendar days. Award will be made based on comparative evaluation of technical approach, experience, past performance, and price, representing the best value to the Government. The quotation deadline is March 31, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. MST, with a mandatory site visit held on March 17, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. MST; two amendments have been issued providing site visit information and clarifications on contract requirements.

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside contract under NAICS code 238190, with a size standard of $19 million, and the Government's estimate for the project ranges between $25,000 and $100,000. No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The estimated work period is 90 calendar days, with a scheduled commencement date of May 25, 2026 and completion by August 30, 2026, contingent on weather and ground conditions. Pricing is requested on a lump-sum basis for four line items: Mobilization, Selective Demolition, Excavation and Backfill, and Foundation Installation. Performance and Payment Bonds at 100% of the original contract price are required if the award exceeds $150,000; for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, an irrevocable letter of credit or payment bond is acceptable. The work is located at 5250 Star Meadows Road, Whitefish, Montana 59937, on the Flathead National Forest, where temporary facilities including potable water, electrical service, and a vault toilet are available on-site.