Description
The State of Montana Department of Justice is seeking a qualified design‑builder to provide full design‑build services for a new 25,000‑ft² indoor firing range at the Montana Law Enforcement Academy, together with associated campus‑wide utility upgrades (wastewater, potable water, natural‑gas, electrical) and a major parking‑lot expansion. The contract will be awarded under DBIA #530 (Cost‑Plus Fee with an optional Guaranteed Maximum Price) and will require compliance with state and federal environmental, fire‑code, and safety standards, as well as robust insurance and bonding.
• Design‑Build scope includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and range‑specific engineering, plus construction, commissioning, and warranty.
• Required infrastructure upgrades: wastewater lift stations, potable‑water wells and storage, gas and power services, and a parking expansion to roughly 345 spaces (estimated $1.79 M).
• Contractor must provide a lead firing‑range consultant, meet weight‑limit restrictions on site access, and ensure certified operators for water/wastewater systems.
• Payment is cost‑plus with monthly progress payments, 10 % retainage, and final payment within 10 days of final invoice; performance and payment bonds of 100 % of contract price are required.
• No pre‑award award date or submission deadline is disclosed; the addendum was issued 14 Oct 2026 and placeholders indicate many dates will be set after award.