Pole Barn Insulation MN Valley NWR

The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks pole barn insulation improvements at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota, with quotes due September 11, 2026, at 1100 Central Time. This is an open procurement with no set-aside, accepting both small and large businesses.

The contract magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000 under a firm-fixed-price structure. Place of performance is Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 3815 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, Minnesota. The period of performance is 45 calendar days after Notice to Proceed, with performance to commence within 10 calendar days of NTP.

The scope involves insulation and ceiling structural improvements to the East Pole Barn: installing 2x6 lumber backing on joist hangers spaced 2 feet on center, furnishing and installing corrugated steel ceiling panels, applying R7 urethane insulation to the ceiling deck, providing and installing R44 blown fiberglass insulation above ceiling panels with air chutes to maintain ventilation, and providing R21 foam insulation within existing wall cavities. All materials must be new, defect-free, and code-compliant. Contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years documented experience performing similar work. A minimum one-year correction period covering workmanship and materials is required, plus manufacturer warranties for all insulation and ceiling products.

Questions are due September 4, 2026, at 1100 Central Time, submitted in writing to elvia_arellano@ios.doi.gov. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 31, 2026, at 9:00 AM local time. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of contract price are due within 10 calendar days of award. Past performance will be evaluated per sections L and M of the Provisions and Clauses attachment. Amendment 1, effective September 9, 2026, added project drawings and revised the quote deadline to Friday, September 11. The NAICS code is 238310 (Drywall and Insulation Contractors); the PSC code is Z2GZ (Repair Or Alteration Of Other Warehouse Buildings).