Z--MT RED ROCK LAKES NWR HQ OFC REHAB

The contract pertains to the repair and renovation of the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters and Visitor Center building located in Lima, Montana, a 2,465 square foot structure originally built in 1936. The project, executed under a firm fixed price sealed bid solicitation numbered 140FGA26R0008, encompasses comprehensive exterior and interior improvements including media blasting and repair of log walls, re-chinking, staining, installation of new gutters and snowguards, and replacement of the existing oil-fired boiler with a high-efficiency propane system. Work must be completed within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which is scheduled to be issued no later than April 10, 2026, with the overall performance period extending from April 1, 2026, to April 1, 2027. The estimated contract value ranges between $250,000 and $500,000, and the solicitation is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 236220. Contractors are required to comply with federal environmental statutes including the Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Clean Air Act, as well as adhere to green procurement mandates requiring preference for EPA-approved, Biobased, Energy Star, and FEMP-certified products. Wage rates for construction trades in Beaverhead County, Montana, are governed by Wage Determination MT20260025, and Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply exclusively to truck drivers working directly on-site or between the site and a proximate, dedicated facility. The contract mandates strict adherence to the Statement of Work, use of full-size drawings for measurements, and immediate reporting of any discovered archaeological or historical artifacts. Performance is subject to inspection at the job site by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and final acceptance is contingent upon compliance with all specifications, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable building codes. Contractors must submit proposals electronically by March 27, 2026, and include documentation of past performance and experience, capped at ten pages each, along with required representations regarding small business status, affirmative action, trafficking in persons, and use of covered telecommunications equipment. All payments must be processed electronically via the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, and no physical mail submissions are permitted. Substitutions of key personnel, materials, or subcontractors require prior written approval from the Contracting Officer, and all work must occur within designated