MIIN Install Insulation at Herman House

The National Park Service Pacific West Region is soliciting quotes for the removal and installation of insulation at the Herman House within Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome, Idaho. This Request for Quote (RFQ) 140P8325Q0051 seeks a commercial service contractor to perform insulation work that includes adding approximately 1,250 square feet of blown-in insulation in the attic to achieve an R-value of 49, installing insulating bats between floor joists in the crawl space for an R-value of 29, and removing and replacing the existing vapor barrier. The contractor must preserve historic building materials, minimize structural alterations, and ensure all new work is potentially reversible to maintain the building's historic integrity. Evaluation will be based on price, technical merits, and past performance capabilities, with technical and past performance factors being approximately equal to price in determining the most advantageous offeror. The quote submission deadline is September 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm PST.

This opportunity is set aside for small businesses, requiring contractors to be registered as active small businesses in the System for Award Management (SAM). The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price arrangement with a 45-day delivery timeline following award, and the contract period extends through November 30, 2025, with potential option years through November 30, 2029. Work must be performed during daylight hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) at the Minidoka National Historic Site in Idaho, with the contractor required to follow park regulations and coordinate with National Park Service staff who will continue using the building during construction. The contractor must provide a one-year warranty on workmanship and submit an Operation & Maintenance manual upon completion. No incumbent contractor or specific award value is mentioned in the solicitation materials.