Z--MBIC BOILER REPLACEMENT
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management, Montana State Office is seeking quotes for the removal and replacement of the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler located in Chouteau County, Montana. The project involves installing a new boiler along with a stainless steel flue sized according to manufacturer specifications, connecting existing gas and condensate lines, and providing environmental water treatment to the condensate drain. The hydronic system water will be sampled and adjusted as needed to meet manufacturer standards, followed by all performance testing carried out in the presence of Government personnel. Additionally, the new boiler must be integrated into the building’s automation system (Johnson Controls Metasys) with verification of control and report points, resolution of any system warnings or alarms, and proper programming of the hot water pumps for lead/lag operations. Testing and balancing of the hot water system will be conducted by a certified third party. This is a firm fixed-price construction contract with an estimated magnitude between $25,000 and $100,000, set aside exclusively for small business concerns under NAICS code 238220, which covers plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors. The solicitation was posted on June 10, 2026, with questions due by June 23, and quotes due by July 8, 2026. Contractors are strongly encouraged to conduct a site visit to better understand the work and local conditions, though failure to inspect does not allow claims post-award. Communications during the solicitation period must be directed exclusively to the Contract Specialist, Jorge Alvarez, with strict prohibitions on direct contact with other government personnel. The procurement follows federal acquisition regulations applicable to small business set-asides and construction contracts.
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Full Description
The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting quotes for removing and replacing the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler. The removal and replacement of the existing flue using Stainless Steel. The exhaust and combustion air venting is to be sized per manufacture recommendations. Connect existing gas line and condensate drain to the new boiler. Supply environmental water treatment to condensate drain. Sample water within the hydronic system and adjust as required to meet the manufacture specification. Perform all manufacture performance testing after the installation of the boiler in the presence of Government personnel. Integrate the new boiler into the proprietary building automation system (Johnson Controls Metasys software), using its graphic controls interface to verify all control and report points; resolve any warnings or alarms in the HVAC system. Confirm or correct hot water pump programming for lead/lag operation and ensure METASYS network control points match those of the new boiler. Testing and balancing (TAB) of the hot water system must be performed by a certified third-party company. The project¿s location is within Chouteau County, Montana.
PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW
TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Building
NAICS CODE: 238220, Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Contractors
MAGNITUDE: Between $25,000 and $100,000
RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this work by participating quoter on the subject of this RFQ is inappropriate. Quoters for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not attempt such contacts during this period. All correspondence shall be through the Contract Specialist listed below:
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: Jorge Alvarez
Phone: (854) 500-1840
Email: jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov
SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges quoters to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award.
See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
QUESTIONS DUE: 23 June 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. See Section L, Paragraph L.12, Submittal of Questions for more information.
QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quotes, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents.
METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Part 19 and Part 36.