Bart Farm Life-Safety & Programmatic Improvements & Demo

The State of Montana is seeking contractors to perform life‑safety system upgrades, various programmatic building improvements, and demolition work at the Bart facility. The scope includes installing or upgrading fire‑alarm and sprinkler systems, making building modifications to meet current programmatic needs (e.g., accessibility, interior re‑configuration), and safely demolishing existing structures or portions thereof. Three bidders have submitted proposals with a combined total of roughly $700 k, indicating a moderate‑size construction opportunity that will require capabilities in safety‑system installation, general contracting, and demolition, as well as the ability to post a 10 % bid bond. • Life‑safety system upgrades (fire alarm, sprinkler, etc.) • Programmatic building improvements (accessibility, interior alterations) • Demolition of existing structures or components • Required 10 % bid bond and one addendum per bidder • Total of three competing bids ranging from ~$100 k to $415 k