HELENA LEWIS CLARK NF - Forest Wide Siding Replacement

This contract pertains to the replacement of exterior siding on multiple buildings across various locations within the Helena Lewis and Clark National Forest, with work scheduled to occur between September 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027. The project involves demolition and removal of existing siding, trim, fascia, soffits, and moisture barriers, followed by the installation of new weatherproofing systems, fiber-cement or 26-gauge steel siding, vented soffits, and finishing with caulking and paint as required. The scope covers seven specific structures including the Benchmark Bunkhouse, Benchmark Saddle Shed, Choteau Barn, Stanford Assistant Ranger Residence and Garage, Townsend Crew Quarters, and Lincoln Vehicle Storage Shed, with each eligible for a lump sum bid. All work must be completed within 14 calendar days per building, and contractors are required to perform daily site cleanup and remove all waste to approved offsite locations. Submittals must include product data, maintenance documentation, color specifications, and a 25-year warranty for the siding, along with digital photographs taken prior to covering weather barriers. Compliance with ASTM C1186 for fiber-cement products and strict adherence to prevailing wage standards under the Davis-Bacon Act is mandated, with wage determinations provided in a separate 18-page attachment. The contract is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and requires compliance with Buy American provisions, the Trade Agreements Act, and anti-trafficking standards, including a trafficking in persons compliance plan. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds, with bond premiums embedded within their pricing. The solicitation demands detailed past performance documentation of five similar projects completed within the past five years, including project names, locations, roles, dates, values, and customer contacts. Offers must be submitted via email by August 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with firm pricing valid for 90 days. Evaluation will focus on experience and total price, with award going to the offeror representing best value to the government, though formal tradeoff procedures will not be conducted. Invoicing must be submitted through the IPP.gov system, with payments processed within 30 days of proper request. Contractors are subject to federal anti-discrimination laws, including Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX, and must certify DEI compliance. All work is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR