Point Iroquois Lighthouse Boiler Replacement

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Hiawatha National Forest is seeking a contractor to furnish and install a new energy-efficient gas-fired boiler system to replace the existing fuel oil boiler heating system at the Point Iroquois Lighthouse Building located in Brimley, Michigan. The work scope encompasses all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and disposal of the old boiler system and associated components, with the new boiler to be sized for the existing building heating requirements and configured to utilize either LP Propane or Natural Gas fuel. Key contract requirements include mandatory compliance with the latest International Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates for the applicable trade classifications in Chippewa County, Michigan, and performance of work during normal business hours (8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday) within a 120-calendar-day performance schedule. Award will be made on a firm fixed-price basis to the responsible and acceptable contractor providing the lowest price, with quotes over $35,000 requiring payment protections or bonding. The deadline for submission of questions is March 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, and quotes must be submitted via email to bradley.higley@usda.gov by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 17, 2026, with prices to remain firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt date.

This acquisition is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under North American Industry Classification Standard Code 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a small business size standard of 19 employees, and no current incumbent contractor is identified in the solicitation documents. The contract value has not been publicly disclosed; however, the estimate appears substantial given the comprehensive scope of work including boiler replacement, system installation, and hazardous waste disposal. The work will be completed on a lump-sum basis with monthly progress payments authorized as work proceeds, contingent upon contractor certification for each payment request. A mandatory site visit is required before bid submission, which must be arranged by contacting Kevin Porrett at 906-298-8132 or kevin.porrett@usda.gov. The place of performance is Raco, Michigan 49715, located within the Hiawatha National Forest approximately 22 miles west of Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, with the specific work location at 12942 West Lakeshore Drive, Brimley, Michigan 49715.