Lame Deer Heliport and Concrete Support Structure Remediation

The project involves the complete demolition and reconstruction of a failing heliport at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center in Lame Deer, Montana, along with comprehensive structural remediation of the ambulance bay, emergency entrance, and loading dock, which have suffered critical concrete failures. Work includes rebuilding all airfield concrete surfaces, installing new sidewalks and ramps for patient transport, incorporating a nighttime-capable electrical lighting system compliant with aviation standards, replacing the heliport safety fence and access gates, and performing structural concrete upgrades such as new beams, columns, and flooring. Additional scope includes installing a crawlspace HVAC system to mitigate humidity and ensure a stable environment. The contract requires strict adherence to federal construction standards with work governed by FAR clauses for inspection, suspension of work, and construction scheduling, and incorporates specialized requirements including a LPTA award process, mandatory submission of technical and price proposals in separate PDF volumes, and compliance with the CSI/CSC MasterFormat for specifications. All work must be completed within 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with a firm fixed price structure and no option quantities specified. The project site is located on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation, necessitating compliance with Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) regulations, including fee payments and employment goals for tribal members. Key personnel, including a Project Manager, Superintendent, Safety Officer, and Quality Assurance Manager, must be identified in proposals and cannot be substituted without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer; the Superintendent must be physically present on-site at all times. All personnel must pass an Indian Health Service background investigation with fingerprinting and e-QIP submission prior to work commencement. The contractor is fully responsible for maintaining hospital operations, minimizing disruption, and ensuring on-site safety in alignment with OSHA standards and IHS-specific policies, requiring a submitted Safety and Accident Prevention Plan and on-site SDS binders. Final acceptance occurs at the site after inspections by the Contracting Officer or COR, with deliverables including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, and electronic invoices processed exclusively through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform. The NAICS code is 237310, the size standard is $45 million, and the solicitation is unrestricted with full and open competition, with estimated value between $1 million and $5 million.