CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - Battle Ridge Cabin and Ibex Cabin Roof Replacement
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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 USDA Forest Service has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the Battle Ridge Cabin and Ibex Cabin Roof Replacement project within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana. This project involves removing existing cedar shingle systems and installing new, historically appropriate cedar roofing. Quotes are due by March 06, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform roofing services at two distinct sites:
- Battle Ridge Cabin (Bozeman Ranger District): Demolition of existing roofing, installation of ice and water shield underlayment, and a new cedar shingle system using hand-driven hot-dip-galvanized nails. Includes installation of ten fall protection anchors.
- Ibex Cabin (Yellowstone Ranger District): Identical scope to Battle Ridge, including demolition, underlayment, cedar shingle installation, and fall protection anchors.
Key Constraints:
- Historic Preservation: Work must adhere to the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings.
- Site Conditions: No potable water or electrical service is available at either site. All debris must be disposed of off-site.
- Performance: Work is estimated for Summer 2026 (July–September) with a 90-day period of performance.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Number: 1240LU26Q0028
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business
- Project Magnitude: $25,000 – $100,000
- Questions Due: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT
- Quotes Due: March 06, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT
Evaluation
Award will be made to the quoter providing the Best Value to the Government based on a comparative evaluation of:
- Experience: Relevancy and quality of recent projects of similar size and scope.
- Past Performance: Historical performance on similar federal or commercial contracts.
Additional Notes
Bidders must submit a Schedule of Items, experience documentation, and a bid guarantee (20% required if the quote exceeds $150,000). Performance and payment protections are required for awards exceeding $35,000.