Pole Barn Improvements - MN Valley NWR

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks quotes for pole barn insulation and ceiling improvements at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota, with quotes due August 4, 2026 at 1100 Central Time. The procurement is set aside for total small business and is issued as a firm-fixed-price request for quotation with a construction magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000.

Place of performance is Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The work encompasses five primary tasks: ceiling structural preparation using 2x6 lumber on joist hangers spaced 2 feet on center, corrugated steel ceiling panel installation, R7 urethane insulation application to the ceiling deck, R44 blown fiberglass insulation installed above ceiling panels with ventilation air chutes, and R21 foam insulation within existing wall cavities. All materials must be new and defect-free, compliant with applicable building codes and installed per manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices. The contractor must demonstrate a minimum of three years of documented experience performing similar work and provide a minimum one-year correction period covering workmanship and materials, along with manufacturer warranties.

Period of performance is 45 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with work commencing within 10 calendar days of NTP. The NAICS code is 238310, Drywall and Insulation Contractors, with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply per Wage Determination MN20260053, effective January 2, 2026, with modifications as of May 18, 2026. Buy American construction materials requirements and performance and payment bonds (100 percent of contract price) are mandatory, due within 10 days of award. Evaluation is based on past performance and price, with non-price factors combined being slightly more important than price. An optional but encouraged site visit is scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 10 AM local time; attendance requires 48-hour advance notice. Written questions are due July 27, 2026 at 1100 Central Time.