MT charles M russell NWR QRT 1, 2, 3 HVAC

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is soliciting quotations for the removal of existing heating systems and installation of high-efficiency HVAC systems in three quarters at the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge, Sand Creek Field Station in Montana. The procurement is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to be awarded on a best value basis, with evaluation criteria including price, technical merit, and past performance as detailed in Sections L and M of the Request for Quotation. Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit prior to submitting their quotes, with scheduling instructions available in Section L. All quotations must be submitted to Nicole Johnson at nicole_c_johnson@fws.gov by the February 4, 2026 deadline. The government will select a single contractor based on the best value determination after evaluating all responsive submissions.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only concerns with verified small business status may submit responsive quotations; offers from non-small business entities will be rejected. The estimated project value ranges between $100,000 and $250,000, which triggers bonding requirements—a Payment Bond is mandatory for awards exceeding $35,000, and both Payment and Performance Bonds are required for awards over $150,000. The work will be performed at the Sand Creek Field Station located in Fergus County, Montana, and encompasses the removal and disposal of existing HVAC systems along with the installation and replacement of new systems in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. The applicable wage determination (Davis-Bacon Act) for this Montana project is MT20260023. All work must comply with the Fish and Wildlife Service solicitation requirements and the 35-page Terms and Conditions document provided.