AFD Visitor Center Remodel
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Forest Service, Aerial Fire Depot is soliciting proposals for the AFD Visitor Center Remodel project in Missoula, Montana. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with an anticipated Firm Fixed-Price contract. The project magnitude is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Quotes are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive remodeling of the Aerial Fire Depot's Visitor Center. Key tasks include:
- Deconstruction and storage of an existing fire lookout.
- Extensive exterior landscaping, including irrigation and planting.
- Interior and exterior building remodeling, encompassing bathrooms, basement, walls, lighting, accessibility upgrades, and façade work.
- All associated electrical, mechanical, and plumbing system upgrades and installations.
- Related building site remodeling tasks.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm Fixed-Price.
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $500,000 and $1,000,000.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 236220, Size Standard $45.0M).
- Place of Performance: 5765 W. Broadway, Building E, Missoula, Montana.
- Pre-bid Site Visit: April 9, 2025, at 10 AM (as per SOW).
- Partial Notice to Proceed: June 6, 2025 (for submittals/material ordering, as per SOW).
- Notice to Proceed: October 1, 2025 (as per SOW).
- Expected Completion: March 31, 2026 (6-month construction period).
- Questions Due: March 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Quotes Due: March 18, 2026.
- Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from quote receipt.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated on a best value basis considering:
- Relevant Experience: Demonstrated capability in similar scope, size, and complexity.
- Past Performance: Five relevant contracts within the last five years (using Attachment 8).
- Technical Approach: Assessment of proposed approach, timeline, skills, and logistics.
- Price: Evaluation for fairness and reasonableness.
Bidders must submit quotes to paula.sales@usda.gov. A 20% bid bond/offer guarantee is required, with 100% performance and payment bonds due 10 days after award. Compliance with prevailing wage rates (Attachment 7) is mandatory.
Key Attachments
- Attachment 1: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (details requirements, evaluation).
- Attachment 2: Schedule of Items (detailed pricing breakdown).
- Attachment 3: Statement of Work (SOW, scope, period of performance, special requirements).
- Attachments 4 & 5: Construction Specifications (Volumes 1 & 2, technical requirements for all divisions).
- Attachment 6: Construction Drawings (100% set for architectural, civil, MEP).
- Attachment 7: Wage Determination (prevailing wage rates).
- Attachment 8: Past Performance Questionnaire (for submission).