Y--FORT HOWES WATER STORAGE TANK

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking quotes for the replacement of the water storage tank at the Fort Howes Fire Station in Ashland, Montana. This project is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 237110 and involves a firm-fixed-price contract for the demolition of a 19,000-gallon concrete cistern and the installation of a new 20,000-gallon fiberglass tank. The scope includes utility trenching, gate valve assemblies, and tank anchoring systems as detailed in the provided engineering drawings and technical specifications. The estimated project value is between $100,000 and $250,000, with a performance period of 207 days. A site visit is scheduled for June 29, 2026, and quotes are due by July 15, 2026. Submissions must follow a three-volume format and include a 20% bid guarantee. Technical requirements cover environmental protections, such as cleaning equipment for noxious weeds, and standards for water utility disinfection and testing. Compliance requirements include a 20% bid guarantee and adherence to Davis-Bacon wage determinations. Environmental measures, such as cleaning equipment for noxious weeds, are mandatory. Quotes must be submitted in three volumes with specific page limits for technical and experience sections. The project involves demolishing an existing 19,000-gallon buried concrete cistern and installing a new 20,000-gallon reinforced fiberglass storage tank at the Fort Howes Fire Station.