The USDA Forest Service is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to perform a comprehensive renovation of the Star Meadows cabin on the Flathead National Forest. The work includes selective demolition, excavation, concrete pad installation, utility installation (water, sewer, propane, electrical), full HVAC system design and installation (propane‑fired hydronic boiler, radiant‑floor heating, forced‑air distribution), plumbing upgrades, electrical panel and wiring upgrades, and related site‑work and finish tasks. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, 100 % small‑business set‑aside with a performance period of roughly 120 calendar days after notice to proceed.
• Scope covers demolition, earthwork, concrete, wood & metal work, insulation, plumbing, HVAC (boiler, radiant floor, air handling), electrical, and utility (propane, water, sewer) installations.
• Contractor must provide submittals, adhere to Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, meet USDA Forest Service safety, fire‑season, bear‑resistant storage, and environmental protection requirements.
• Bids are due December 8, 2026; a pre‑bid site visit is scheduled for October 27, 2026, and RFI questions must be submitted by November 10, 2026.