USDA FOREST SERVICE LOLO NATIONAL FOREST - Superior Quarters Window Replacements Project

The USDA Forest Service seeks replacement of all exterior windows at the Superior Residence on the Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District, with quotations due June 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM Mountain Time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a $19,000,000 size standard under NAICS 238350, Finish Carpentry Contractors.

Place of performance is Superior, Montana 59872. The project scope includes 25 windows of varying sizes and specifications—nine aluminum-clad 6-over-1 lite double-pane units (approximately 33" x 53"), two aluminum-clad 1-over-1 lite windows (23" x 36"), one aluminum-clad 36" x 74" picture window, one aluminum-clad 3-over-1 lite window (36" x 36"), nine vinyl picture windows (21" x 34"), replacement and trim work on existing windows, frame-in work with new siding, and a lump-sum mobilization item. All windows must match the historic character of the building. Contractors may substitute wood windows and paint finishes in place of the original no-clad specification to reduce costs, as confirmed in Clarifications #3 (posted June 17, 2026).

Period of performance runs August 1 through October 31, 2026 (90 calendar days from notice to proceed). The contractor must begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and complete work within 20 calendar days. The project magnitude is estimated between $25,000 and $100,000. Performance and payment bonds are required within ten calendar days of award. Product specifications, shop drawings, and color samples must be submitted within ten working days after notice to proceed and approved by the contracting officer before ordering.

Exterior and interior trim must match existing trim in material and finish. Windows must have a whole-window U-value of 0.27 and be finished with one primer coat and two finish coats of exterior semi-gloss acrylic enamel. Prevailing wage rates apply per Montana Wage Determination MT20260004 (effective January 2, 2026). The contractor must maintain resident access and minimize disturbance between 6:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Award is made to the responsive vendor submitting the lowest price meeting technical requirements. Contracting Officer Wesley R. Dudley handles inquiries (wesley.dudley@usda.gov, 406-920-1530). The original due date was June 15, 2026; Amendment 0002 (posted June 10) extended it to June 25; Amendment 0003 (posted June 17) further extended it to June 30.