Lame Deer Heliport Reconstruction

SCOPE OF WORK: The project consists of the demolition and replacement of the heliport at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center, located in Lame Deer, MT, as well as concrete remediation of the ambulance bay, emergency entrance, and loading dock. The project includes all associated electrical, structural and site development work, including:

• Sidewalks and ramps for transport of patients from the heliport landing area to the medical facility,

• An electrical lighting system for night time and landings during inclement weather,

• A safety fence,

• Installation of structural concrete beams and columns, new concrete flooring in the ambulance bay and drive, emergency entrance and loading dock,

• Installation of HVAC system for the crawlspace to reduce the humidity levels.

The health centers heliport is failing due to concrete cracking and spalling as a result of salt application for snow and ice removal. In addition, the heliport safety fence, gates and lighting system have served their useful life and require full replacement. The structural support for the ambulance bay and drive, emergency entrance and loading dock have failed and needs to be remediated in order for the staff to fully utilize the areas for operations.

LOCATION OF PROJECT: All work shall be performed at the Northern Cheyenne Health Center at 420 Cheyenne Ave, Lame Deer, MT 59043

TERO: TERO fees do apply. TERO contact can be reached at 406-477-6287

CONSTRUCTION DURATION: Period of Performance is 120 calendar days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

CONSTRUCTION MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of this construction project is anticipated to be between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

SITE VISIT: September 9, 2025, 10:00 AM Northern Cheyenne Health Center at 420 Cheyenne Ave, Lame Deer, MT 59043. See Section L.6 for site visit details.

CONTRACT TYPE: The Indian Health Service intends to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract in support of this requirement.

This solicitation will be procured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) in accordance with FAR Part 36 procedures with Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.

This project will be solicited as 100% set aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) pursuant to the Buy Indian Act under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The associated size standard for this procurement is $45 million.

**Amendment 01 issued 19 Sep 2025**

**Amendment 02 issued 23 Sep 2025**