LCIC Exhibit Updates 1240LU25R0027

PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE 1240LU25R0027 THE SOLICITATION FOR THIS PROJECT WILL BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 15, 2025 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project is for Exhibit Hall upgrades in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located in Great Falls Montana. Contractor is responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibit updates as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor may request closure of the facility to the public for up to 60 consecutive calendar days between the months of October 1 and March 31. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. PROJECT LOCATION: Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center 4201 Giant Springs Road Great Falls, MT 59405 Contractors shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, transportation, supplies (unless specified elsewhere as Government-furnished), and incidentals required to accomplish specified work in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of the contract. Work is estimated to begin around January 1, 2027. Engineering point of contact is Reid Stovall, telephone: (406) 390-1701. Both performance and payment bonds will be required for this project as well as a bid guarantee. Estimated project value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. NAICS 236220 with size standard $45 mil. This project is set aside 100% for small business.

This project is for Exhibit Hall upgrades in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located in Great Falls Montana. Contractor is responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibit updates as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor may request closure of the facility to the public for up to 60 consecutive calendar days between the months of October 1 and March 31. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Questions should be submitted by September 9, 2025 to Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Proposals may be submitted electronically to Lisa Rakich, CO at lisa.rakich@usda.gov and Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov

This project is for Exhibit Hall upgrades in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located in Great Falls Montana. Contractor is responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibit updates as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor may request closure of the facility to the public for up to 60 consecutive calendar days between the months of October 1 and March 31. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Questions should be submitted by September 9, 2025 to Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Proposals may be submitted electronically to Lisa Rakich, CO at lisa.rakich@usda.gov and Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Questions received with responses can be found as Attachment 5.

This project is for Exhibit Hall upgrades in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located in Great Falls Montana. Contractor is responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibit updates as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor may request closure of the facility to the public for up to 60 consecutive calendar days between the months of October 1 and March 31. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Questions should be submitted by September 9, 2025 to Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Proposals may be submitted electronically to Lisa Rakich, CO at lisa.rakich@usda.gov and Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Amendment 0001 posted to incorporate Questions received with responses as Attachment 5, and current Proposal Due Date confirmed as 26 September, 2025 at 1700 MDT.

This project is for Exhibit Hall upgrades in the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center located in Great Falls Montana. Contractor is responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of the exhibit updates as outlined in the contract drawings and specifications. Contractor may request closure of the facility to the public for up to 60 consecutive calendar days between the months of October 1 and March 31. Contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, etc. necessary to complete the work. All waste and excess materials generated from construction shall be disposed of off Forest Service lands and in compliance with governing federal, state, and local laws. Questions should be submitted by September 9, 2025 to Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Proposals may be submitted electronically to Lisa Rakich, CO at lisa.rakich@usda.gov and Christopher Malley, CS at christopher.malley@usda.gov Amendment 0001 posted to incorporate Questions received with responses as Attachment 5, and current Proposal Due Date confirmed as 26 September, 2025 at 1700 MDT.