Z--MBIC BOILER REPLACEMENT

The Bureau of Land Management's Solicitation No. 140L3626Q0011 for the Ft. Benton Boiler Repair project includes a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). This document is designed to evaluate a company's past performance based on various criteria, including client relationship, corporate management, quality control, adherence to schedule, and overall satisfaction with final products and services. The PPQ also inquires about any disciplinary actions, such as cure notices or terminations, and whether the evaluator would award another contract to the company. Ratings range from "Outstanding" to "Unacceptable," with explanations required for lower scores. This questionnaire is crucial for assessing potential contractors for federal projects, ensuring they meet performance expectations and contractual requirements.

The document is an amendment to solicitation 140L3626Q0011/0002, issued by BLM MT-STATE OFC(MT935) on March 18, 2026. The primary purpose of this amendment is to cancel the original solicitation. The requirement will be re-solicited at a future date. The period of performance for the canceled solicitation was scheduled from April 17, 2026, to May 15, 2026. Offers were required to acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each offer copy, or via separate communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge receipt by the specified date and time could result in the rejection of the offer.

This document is an amendment to solicitation number 140L3626Q0011, primarily focused on the "MBIC Boiler Replacement" project, described as a repair or alteration of heating and cooling plants. The amendment extends the solicitation close date to April 10, 2026, and includes answers to Requests for Information (RFIs). The period of performance for the contract is set from April 17, 2026, to May 15, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging on each offer copy, or by separate written or electronic communication, ensuring timely submission to avoid offer rejection. This amendment modifies the original solicitation, with all other terms and conditions remaining unchanged.

The document clarifies licensing and subcontracting requirements for a government project. It states that relevant, current HVAC, Mechanical, or Boiler licenses from any state are acceptable, and Montana state registration is not required. A key requirement is subcontracting with JCBS for boiler integration with their Metasys system. Additionally, the revised Statement of Work (SOW) mandates a certified third-party company to test and balance the system. These provisions ensure compliance and quality control for the project.

This government solicitation, 140L3626Q0011, issued by the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (DOI, BLM), Montana State Office, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for an MBIC Boiler Replacement. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, utilizing FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). The NAICS code is 238220 ($19M size standard) for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Key dates include a question submission deadline of March 25, 2026, and a quote submission deadline of April 2, 2026, both at 2:00 PM MST. Quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Officer, Christopher Brailer, and offerors must be actively registered in SAM. The contract will be firm-fixed-price and awarded based on price, technical capabilities, and past performance. The document outlines detailed instructions for offerors, including required forms, certifications, and clauses, and emphasizes strict compliance for evaluation.

This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5397, Revision No. 27, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division on December 3, 2025, outlines required wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in specific Montana counties (Big Horn, Blaine, Chouteau, Fergus, Glacier, Hill, Judith Basin, Liberty, Musselshell, Petroleum, Pondera, Teton, Toole, Wheatland). It lists various occupations across multiple categories, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance, with corresponding hourly rates. The document also details fringe benefits such as health & welfare contributions, paid vacation (after 1, 5, and 15 years of service), and eleven paid holidays. Additionally, it provides guidance on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors). Special provisions for computer employees, air traffic controllers, and weather observers regarding exemptions, night pay, and Sunday pay are included. Hazardous pay differentials for work with ordnance and explosives, and uniform allowance policies, are also specified. The document concludes with the conformance process for unlisted job classifications using Standard Form 1444.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is soliciting proposals for the replacement of the existing Patterson Kelly MACH C-450 boiler at the Upper Missouri Breaks National Monument Interpretive Center in Fort Benton, Montana. The project requires the removal, disposal, and replacement of the old boiler with a new unit of equivalent heating capacity that meets LEED efficiency standards. The new boiler must be integrated into the existing Johnson Controls Metasys Building Automation System. The contractor must be registered/licensed in Montana for plumbing and electrical work and adhere to specific codes and standards, including NFPA 70, IMC, IPC, and IFGC. The period of performance is 30 days, with work hours limited to 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and disposal, as well as submitting various reports and plans, including a safety plan and fire plan.