Boiler Replacement at the MPI
ID: 140A1626Q0012Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSBUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRSRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220)

PSC

INDUSTRIAL BOILERS (4410)

Set Aside

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) Set-Aside (specific to Department of Interior and Indian Health Services) (ISBEE)
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    Description

    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Indian Affairs, is seeking proposals for the replacement of the boiler system at the Museum of the Plains Indians in Browning, Montana. The project entails the removal of the existing single boiler and the installation of a new two-boiler system, which includes design, plumbing, controls, and necessary asbestos remediation. This procurement is set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) and has an estimated construction magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000, emphasizing the importance of compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations, including adherence to Department of Labor wage rates. Interested contractors must attend a mandatory site visit on January 22, 2026, with proposals due by February 4, 2026, and should contact Kurt Egner at kurt.egner@bia.gov for further information.

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    This document, General Decision Number MT20260034, specifies prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various building construction crafts in Glacier County, Montana, effective January 2, 2026. It covers trades such as insulators, boilermakers, bricklayers, electricians, power equipment operators, ironworkers, pipefitters, sprinkler fitters, and sheet metal workers, as well as general laborers and specialized carpenters. The document details different pay zones for power equipment operators based on mileage from specific county courthouses. It also includes information on Executive Orders 13706 and 13658, which mandate paid sick leave and minimum wage for federal contractors, respectively. The file outlines union, union average, survey, and state-adopted rate identifiers, and provides a process for appealing wage determinations.
    This Scope of Work outlines the requirements for replacing the boiler system at the Museum of the Plains Indians in Browning, Montana. The project involves removing the existing single boiler and installing a new two-boiler system due to the old boiler's intermittent operation, difficulty in finding replacement parts, and the risk of catastrophic failure. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of the project, including design, labor, materials, equipment, and compliance with all federal, state, and tribal regulations, including those related to asbestos remediation and Department of Labor wage rates. Key requirements include a pre-work conference, adherence to specific work hours, immediate accident and damage reporting, and electronic invoicing through the IPP system. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 22, 2026, and contractors must be registered with SAM.
    This document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the replacement of a boiler system at the Museum of the Plains Indians in Browning, Montana. The project involves removing the existing single boiler and installing a new two-boiler system, including design, plumbing, controls, and asbestos remediation. The contract is a competitive Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) set-aside acquisition, with an estimated construction magnitude between $100,000 and $250,000. Key requirements include performance and payment bonds, adherence to Department of Labor wage rates, and compliance with various FAR clauses and specific regulations such as 40 CFR 61 for asbestos. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for January 22, 2026, and proposals are due by February 4, 2026. The period of performance is 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, which will be issued within 10 days of bond approval.
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