Cowan Hall Exterior Upgrades

The State of Montana is seeking contractors to perform exterior upgrades on Cowan Hall located at MSU Northern, Havre, MT. The work involves comprehensive exterior renovation, likely including façade repair, masonry, roofing, and related building envelope improvements. Four qualified contractors have submitted bids, each providing a 10 % bid bond, indicating a competitive procurement process. The agency will evaluate the bids after the September 15, 2026 opening and award the contract to the lowest responsive bidder that meets all requirements. • Scope: exterior renovation of a university building (façade, roofing, masonry, waterproofing, etc.) • Bid amounts range from roughly $0.75 M to $1.77 M (including bid modifications) • Required 10 % bid bond; all vendors received one addendum; evaluation pending post‑bid opening.