Northern Cheyenne Youth Detention Center Wastewate

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office seeks sealed bids for a sewer and wastewater system upgrade at the Northern Cheyenne Youth Detention Center in Busby, Montana, with proposals due September 17, 2026, at 1900 Eastern Time. This is an Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise set-aside, restricting competition to responsible ISBEE firms.

Place of performance is Busby, Montana (Building #304). The scope requires replacing approximately 150 linear feet of six-inch PVC Schedule 40 piping and 300 linear feet of four-inch PVC Schedule 40 piping, removing all existing corroded black iron piping, and installing necessary adapters, couplings, unions, and T junctions. Work must comply with the International Plumbing Code, NFPA 70, NFPA 101, Montana State Fire Code, 40 CFR 61, and OSHA requirements. The contractor must provide a three-year materials warranty and one-year installation warranty. Period of performance is 90 calendar days after notice to proceed, with work conducted Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, excluding federal holidays.

Offerors must submit completed Section K (Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements), the Indian Affairs Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form, and pricing. Performance and payment bonds are required within 10 calendar days after award. An offer guarantee is required. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements apply. The contractor must submit a Safety Program Submittal at a pre-work conference at least one week before commencing work and contact the local TERO Office before starting work. Liquidated damages are assessed at $183 per calendar day of delay. Award is based on lowest total evaluated price. The contracting officer is Kurt Egner (kurt.egner@bia.gov); the COR is Forrest Smith (forrest.smith@bia.gov). NAICS code is 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. PSC code is Z2FF, Repair Or Alteration Of Penal Facilities.