Lame Deer Heliport and Concrete Support Structure Remediation

Quick Summary

The Indian Health Service (IHS), through its Division of Engineering Services - Seattle, is soliciting proposals for the Lame Deer Heliport and Concrete Support Structure Remediation project at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center in Lame Deer, MT. This project, estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, involves critical infrastructure repairs to restore full operational capacity. Proposals are due May 8, 2026.

Scope of Work

The project addresses the failing heliport and structural support systems for the ambulance bay, emergency entrance, and loading dock. Major elements include:

• Demolition, reconstruction, and commissioning of the medical facility's heliport, including associated airfield concrete work.
• Construction of sidewalks and ramps for patient transport between the heliport and the facility.
• Installation of an electrical lighting system for nighttime and low-visibility helicopter operations.
• Replacement of the heliport safety fence, access gates, and associated site improvements.
• Structural concrete remediation, including new beams, columns, and concrete flooring for the ambulance bay and drive, emergency entrance, and loading dock.
• Installation of a crawlspace HVAC system to reduce humidity levels.
• Clarifications from amendments include details on grade beams, ambulance entrance foundation, existing structure removal, and the use of precast grade beams.

Contract Details & Timeline

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
• Period of Performance: 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.
• Construction Magnitude: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.
• PSC/NAICS: Y1BZ (Construction Of Other Airfield Structures) / 237310 (Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction) with a $45 million size standard.
• Set-Aside: Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition.
• TERO: Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) fees apply.
• Bonds: Performance Bonds and a Bid Guarantee (20% of bid price or $3.0M, whichever is less) are required.

Submission & Evaluation

• Proposal Due Date: May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
• Submission Method: Electronic submission via email to matt.sanders@ihs.gov in PDF format.
• Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
• Evaluation Factors: Specialized Experience, Technical Approach, Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Price.

Key Attachments & Notes

• Mandatory Forms: Key Personnel Resume, Company Technical Experience, Self-Performed Calculation Sheet, and Past Performance Questionnaire.
• Technical Documents: Lame Deer Construction Plans (civil, electrical, structural, mechanical) and Specifications Volumes 1 & 2 (technical requirements, standards, geotechnical reports).
• Wage Determination: MT20260080 specifies prevailing wage rates for Montana.
• Amendments: Amendment 01 (April 15, 2026) and Amendment 02 (April 17, 2026) provided answers to vendor questions and clarified scope details.
• Site Visit: A site visit was held on April 12, 2026.
• Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
• An Indian Economic Enterprise Representation Form is included, which may be required for specific preferences or data collection.