Install Exterior Wall Paneling – Sidney, MT

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking a turn-key contractor to install exterior wall paneling and insulation at Building 2 of the NPARL facility in Sidney, Montana. The project requires comprehensive renovation work including window removal, surface preparation, installation of rigid insulation with minimum R-20 value, furring attachment, and installation of new 22-gauge exterior metal wall paneling on an existing brick building to increase thermal efficiency. Contractors must have at least five years of ongoing corporate experience in similar services and provide two recent, relevant references demonstrating technical capability. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with quotes due by August 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to be submitted via email to peter.b.nelson@usda.gov. The period of performance is 90 calendar days after award, and performance/payment bonds may be required depending on the contract value.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 238170 for Siding Contractors, with no incumbent contractors identified in the documentation. The work must be performed at the USDA Agricultural Research Service facility located in Sidney, Montana 59270, with the contractor required to coordinate closely with site personnel throughout the project duration. The project includes specific technical requirements such as conducting a structural assessment of the brick wall, applying vapor-permeable air and water barriers, and installing galvanized steel furring channels with weatherproofing measures. All work will be subject to continuous quality control audit by the Location Monitor, who will also make the final color selection for the wall panels. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty for all work performed, with payment structured according to the ARS-371 Construction Progress and Payment Schedule that must be submitted within 14 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.