Department of the Interior · Bureau of Land Management · MONTANA STATE OFFICE
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
140L3626Q0046
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
238140
Product service code
Z2FB
Set-aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Posted
2026-08-10
Response deadline
Sep 2, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
jalvarez@blm.gov
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CHRISTENOT MILL STABILIZATION The Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Montana State Office is soliciting quotes to stabilize the historic Christenot Mill near Virginia City, Montana under the BLM Dillon Field Office¿s preservation strategy of ¿Arrested Decay,¿ restoring structural integrity while maintaining the site¿s historic character and compliance with SHPO criteria from September 15, 2026, through October 31, 2028. The contractor will be expected to utilize the 2022 Condition Assessment along with photographs and background information to implement stabilization measures to the structure. Labor and construction supplies will be provided by the contractor. The contractor shall source all sand materials approved locations near the site, as these materials best fit the historical nature of the original construction and have been approved for historical preservation construction. The project¿s location is within Chouteau County, Montana. PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW TYPE OF CONTRACT: Construction, Firm Fixed Priced (FFP), Single Award Contract TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION: Building NAICS CODE: 238140, Masonry Contractors MAGNITUDE: Between $25,000 and $100,000 RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS: Beginning upon release of the request for quote (RFQ) through contract award, contacting Government employees who may be associated with this work by participating quoter on the subject of this RFQ is inappropriate. Quoters for this RFQ, including subcontractors and teammates, shall not attempt such contacts during this period. All correspondence shall be through the Contract Specialist listed below: Bureau of Land Management Attn: Jorge Alvarez Phone: (854) 500-1840 Email: jorge_alvarez@ios.doi.gov SITE VISIT: The Government strongly urges quoters to inspect the site to gain a better understanding of the work requirements and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award. See Section L, Site Visit (Construction) for more information. QUESTIONS DUE: 26 August 2026 at 1:00 pm, Mountain Time. Questions submitted after this date and time will be accepted but may not be answered. All questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Jorge Alvarez. See Section L, Paragraph L.12, Submittal of Questions for more information. QUOTE RESPONSE DATE: For dates when contractors are to submit their quotes, see block 13 of Standard Form 1442, ¿Solicitation, Offer, and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair).¿ See Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, for a list of required documents. METHOD OF PROCUREMENT: This procurement is set-aside for Small Business Concerns and is a construction acquisition, pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 13, Part 19 and Part 36.
Contact
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Alvarez, Jorge
Role
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Email
jalvarez@blm.gov
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