NIFC 210 RMP Insulation Replacement

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Idaho Region is seeking a contractor to replace insulation at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, Idaho. The solicitation, numbered 140L3725R0001, calls for a comprehensive insulation replacement project involving the removal of existing non-compliant rigid board insulation and installation of new fiberglass batts with appropriate vapor barriers. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with contractors required to perform at least 15% of the work with their own employees and comply with Construction Wage Rate Requirements. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on June 4, 2025, at 10 AM MT, with questions due by June 11, 2025, and proposals due by June 26, 2025, at 10 AM MT. Bidders must submit a 20% bid guarantee and demonstrate technical capability to meet the project specifications.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated value between $100,000 and $250,000, falling under NAICS code 238310 for Drywall and Insulation Contractors. The performance period is 126 calendar days, with contractors expected to begin work within 10 calendar days of award and complete the project by December 5, 2025. The project will take place at the NIFC campus in Boise, Idaho, involving detailed renovation of wall and roof insulation systems while maintaining the existing structural framework. Contractors must carefully follow the provided architectural drawings and specifications, which include precise guidelines for insulation installation, vapor barrier placement, and preservation of existing building systems. The work requires minimal disruption to ongoing government operations and adherence to specific building codes and installation requirements.