Monongahela NF - Greenbrier RD Middle Mountain Cabins Chimney Repairs
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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, Monongahela National Forest is soliciting proposals for chimney repairs at the Middle Mountain Cabins in Bartow, WV. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance of the cabins' chimneys. The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under number 12444326Q0018. Quotations are due June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive repair and maintenance of chimneys, fireplaces, fireboxes, and flues for the Main Cabin, Cabin 1, and Cabin 2 at the Middle Mountain Cabins complex. Key services include:
- Masonry repair and crown repair.
- Liner inspection and installation.
- Verification of clearance to combustibles to mitigate fire hazards and prevent carbon monoxide leakage.
- Specific tasks include checking ventilation, structural integrity, chimney lining, removing loose mortar, tuckpointing, replacing damper assemblies, repairing heat shield flues, and restoring fireboxes. All repairs must meet or exceed NFPA 211 standards, require a Level II inspection, and adhere to National Park Service Standards for Rehabilitation of a Historic Property.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Anticipated Award: One award.
- Period of Performance: July 13, 2026, to September 1, 2026. The estimated work schedule is 10 days per chimney, totaling 30 workdays over 6 weeks.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 238160 (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings) with a $19 million size standard.
- Quotations Due: June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
- Questions Due: June 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Technical acceptability will be rated "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's demonstrated sound and compliant approach. Past Performance will be evaluated as "acceptable," "neutral," or "unacceptable." Offerors must submit:
- Quotations including pricing for all items.
- A detailed explanation of their ability to perform the services.
- A list of similar projects completed in the past three years.
- A list of key personnel with qualifications.
- Completed SF 1449 blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
Special Requirements & Notes
- The contractor must be a certified historic chimney contractor from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA).
- The contractor shall supply all necessary labor, materials, and equipment.
- A Service Contract Act Wage Determination (2015-4351) applies, outlining minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for work in specified West Virginia counties.
- Technical data and supporting documentation, including a Performance Work Statement, Site Map, and Past Performance and Experience Questionnaire, are available as attachments.