Z--CHRISTENOT MILL STABILIZATION

The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana State Office is soliciting quotes for the stabilization of the historic Christenot Mill in Madison County, Montana. This single-award, firm-fixed-price construction contract is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 238140. The project aims to restore structural integrity and address listing concerns through the BLM Dillon Field Office's Arrested Decay preservation strategy, ensuring compliance with SHPO criteria and the 2022 Condition Assessment. The scope of work includes wall stabilization across four sections and the construction of a 130-linear-foot drainage ditch. The contractor is required to provide all labor and supplies, specifically utilizing approved sand materials and Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) mortar to maintain the site's historical character. The period of performance is scheduled from September 15, 2026, through October 31, 2028, with a requirement to begin work within 10 calendar days of award and complete all efforts within 777 calendar days. The estimated magnitude of the project is between $25,000 and $100,000. Award decisions will be based on best value, with prior demonstrated experience in shoring and stabilizing historic structures within the last five years weighted as significantly more important than technical or price factors. Contractors must submit three separate volumes covering required documentation, technical experience, and pricing. All labor must comply with prevailing wage determinations, and payments will be processed as a lump sum via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).