Lolo National Forest - Ft. Missoula Bakery Building Renovation

The USDA Forest Service has issued Solicitation Number 1240LU26Q0030, an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Fort Missoula Bakery Building Renovation on the Lolo National Forest. This project involves renovating the circa 1910 concrete and wood-framed bakery into a wood shop, including interior, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site work. The estimated construction magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Key dates include a site visit on April 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM Mountain Time, and offers are due by May 19, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time. The performance period is 180 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation includes various FAR and AGAR clauses, notably requirements for Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds. Evaluation criteria for award will focus on experience, past performance, and price, with award made to the offeror providing the best value.

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued Solicitation # 1240LU26Q0030 for the Fort Missoula Bakery Renovation project in Missoula, MT. This project, estimated to cost between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, involves renovating the circa 1910 Bakery building into a wood shop. The scope of work includes interior, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and site work. The contract has a performance period of 180 days from the notice to proceed, with work expected to commence in Spring or Summer 2026. Contractor requirements include adhering to technical specifications and drawings, providing a site-specific safety plan, and having a superintendent with at least five years of construction experience and a project manager with at least 10 years of experience. The contractor is responsible for utility coordination and costs, and no government-furnished property or bathroom access will be provided.

The Fort Missoula Bakery Building Renovation (RFP 1240LU26Q0030) in Missoula, Montana, outlines a comprehensive schedule of items for a reconstruction project, including a base bid and eight optional items. The base bid covers various construction divisions such as general conditions, demolition, concrete, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, and utilities. All these items are priced as lump sums. Additionally, the RFP includes options for covered storage, water main and hydrant, compressed air system, equipment relocation, gravel parking area, ABA parking spot, concrete sidewalks, and electrical upgrades. Bidders must provide prices for all items to be considered responsive. The document also includes fields for vendor information such as name, email, phone, and UEI#.

The USFS Fort Missoula Building 105 – Bakery Renovation project involves converting an existing bakery into a millwork/cabinet shop. This renovation, detailed in 100% Construction Documents, includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering plans. The project adheres to the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and other relevant codes, classifying the building as an F-1 (Moderate Hazard Storage) occupancy with accessory B occupancies. Key aspects include demolition, new construction, and the incorporation of several bid option items such as covered storage, a new water main, a compressed air system, equipment relocation, a gravel parking area, an ADA parking spot, and a concrete sidewalk. Special inspections are required for epoxy set anchors, concrete expansion anchors, and structural steel for the wood storage structure. The renovation also addresses IECC compliance for commercial projects, particularly regarding attic insulation, and outlines dust collection requirements for the new millwork/cabinet shop.

This government file details the Fort Missoula Building 105 Bakery Renovation project for the United States Forest Service (USFS), converting the 2,700-square-foot historic bakery into a wood shop for the USFS Historic Preservation Team. Dated March 31, 2025, the project outlines design contracts, project location, and key personnel including James Blimmel (USFS Project Manager) and Mosaic Architecture, P.C. (Architect). The document includes detailed technical specifications across 33 divisions, covering general requirements, existing conditions, concrete, metals, wood, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialties, equipment, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronic safety and security, earthwork, and exterior improvements. It also defines eight option items, ranging from covered storage and water main extensions to a compressed air system, equipment relocation, gravel parking, an ABA parking spot, concrete sidewalks, and electrical upgrades. Administrative requirements, construction progress documentation, photographic documentation, and quality control measures, including required testing and inspections, are thoroughly detailed.

This government file, General Decision Number: MT20260063, outlines prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for building construction projects in Missoula County, Montana, excluding single-family homes and apartments up to four stories. It details specific rates for various trades like insulators, boilermakers, carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, with effective dates for each. The document also includes zone definitions for travel, affecting hourly rates for carpenters, power equipment operators, and laborers, based on mileage from designated county courthouses. Furthermore, it references Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, addressing paid sick leave and minimum wage requirements for federal contractors. The file also explains identifiers for union, union average, and survey rates, and provides a process for appealing wage determinations.

The USFS Fort Missoula Brick Building requires electrical upgrades to accommodate new equipment, including various shop tools. The existing 200A, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire service is currently sufficient, with a peak load of 6.93kW (30.1A). The added equipment, such as a lathe, end mill, welders, plasma cutter, vehicle lift, and air compressor, will increase the total diversified load to 110.6A. To support these additions, the project necessitates providing an additional 125A, 3-pole breaker in the exterior panel, installing a new 125A, 3-phase, 4-wire panelboard inside the building with 42 circuit spaces, and running a 2-inch conduit with appropriate wiring between the panels. The upgrades also include installing suitable receptacles or hardwire connections for the new equipment. If more equipment is added, the loads will need to be recalculated.