LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Building 24 Basement Remodel

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks remodeling of Building 24 basement and second floor at Lolo National Forest Headquarters in Missoula, Montana, with proposals due August 31, 2026. This is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (size standard $45.0 million).

Place of performance is 3400 Captain Rawn Way, Missoula, MT 59804. Work encompasses the south wing basement, north wing basement, and northwest wing second floor, including demolition, new partition walls, flooring replacement (carpet tile and luxury vinyl tile), ceiling tile and grid installation, painting, and mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and ICT system modifications. The project must comply with 2021 International Building Code, 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (Climate Zone 6), 2020 National Electrical Code, and 2012 International Fire Code as adopted by Montana. Contractor qualifications include state of Montana licensing for electrical work, manufacturer certification for structured cabling installation with a minimum 25-year performance warranty, and NICET Level 4 design/Level 2 installation for fire alarm systems. All cabling links require 100% field certification testing with Level IV accuracy testers and comprehensive documentation prior to project acceptance.

Construction magnitude is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The firm fixed-price contract runs October 1, 2026, through May 1, 2027, with work conducted Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, excluding federal holidays. A mandatory site visit was held August 12, 2026. A 20% bid guarantee is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract price are due within 10 calendar days of award if contract value exceeds $150,000. Award will be made to the offeror representing best value based on experience relevancy/confidence assessment and past performance evaluation. Quotations must remain firm for 60 calendar days from submission. Amendment 001 was uploaded August 19, 2026, updating the Schedule of Items Attachment 1 and incorporating Section 331000 Water Utilities into Supplemental Specifications. Questions and answers were updated August 20, 2026, addressing 18 contractor-raised items including ceiling tile specifications, asbestos abatement, staging area requirements, and access restrictions to basement and second-floor work areas. Contact Lisa Rakich, Contracting Officer, at lisa.rakich@usda.gov.