GAOA LCIC Lighting Upgrades

The contract involves replacing the interior lighting fixtures and controls at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center in Great Falls, Montana, with work scheduled to commence around January 1, 2027, following the completion of the LCIC Exhibit Upgrade project. The US Forest Service will remain operational during construction, requiring the contractor to coordinate all disruptions related to access and utilities with the owner's representative. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the project, which is valued between $500,000 and $1,000,000, and must ensure proper disposal of waste off federal lands in accordance with applicable laws. The project is set aside entirely for small businesses under the NAICS code 236220, with a size standard of $45 million, and requires performance and payment bonds along with a bid guarantee. The work will be performed at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center located at 4201 Giant Springs Road, Great Falls, Montana, under the oversight of the Helena National Forest, part of the Department of Agriculture. The solicitation, titled "GAOA LCIC Lighting Upgrades," was posted on July 24, 2025, with a response deadline of August 8, 2025. Interested contractors must submit responses via the SAM.gov portal and can contact project points of contact, Paula Sales and Reid Stovall, for further information. The contract emphasizes full compliance with all specifications, and the project scope includes furnishing all necessary resources to ensure successful completion within the specified parameters.