This contract covers the comprehensive exterior rehabilitation of the historic Atkinson Quadrangle at Montana State University’s Bozeman campus. The work includes selective demolition, in‑kind concrete window‑well and stair‑well reconstruction, masonry cleaning and repointing, historic metal repairs, wood‑shingle roof and porch replacement, grading and drainage improvements, tree removal and re‑planting, fire‑escape refurbishment, and associated landscaping. The project is subject to Montana Public Works specifications, historic preservation guidelines, and strict tree‑protection requirements, with a one‑year warranty on all work.
• Base scope valued at roughly $1.49 M, with two optional alternates (brick‑masonry repair and roof/porch replacement) totaling an additional ~$0.76 M.
• Start of construction scheduled for 12 May 2025; substantial completion of the base scope by 15 Aug 2025, with alternates extending to 14 Aug 2026.
• Contractor must provide 10 % bid security (for bids ≥ $150 k) and 100 % performance & labor‑material bonds after award, and comply with state bonding, insurance, and prevailing‑wage requirements.