Flathead County Public Safety Facility Commissioning Agent Services RFP 2026
Flathead CountyCounty · Kalispell, MT- Due
- Sep 23, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
- Duration
- 30 months
- Primary contact
- Whitney Aschenwald
- (406) 758-2467
The 30-second brief
The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals to engage a Commissioning Agent for the Flathead County Public Safety Facility project located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT. The selected firm or individual will provide services for the construction, acceptance, and occupancy phases, specifically addressing building systems such as mechanical, plumbing, lighting controls, building automation systems (BAS), and fire detection and alarm systems. Project construction began in July 2026 with a 30-month timeline. Proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on September 23, 2026. Evaluation factors and detailed RFP content are available through Whitney Aschenwald at (406) 758-2467.
Commissioning services for mechanical, Plumbing, Lighting control, Building automation, And fire systems
Minimum content of proposals and factors used to evaluate the proposals as described in the detailed RFP
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Summary
The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals to engage a Commissioning Agent for the Flathead County Public Safety Facility project located at 225 Snowline Lane, Kalispell, MT. The selected firm or individual will provide services for the construction, acceptance, and occupancy phases, specifically addressing building systems such as mechanical, plumbing, lighting controls, building automation systems (BAS), and fire detection and alarm systems.
Project construction began in July 2026 with a 30-month timeline. Proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on September 23, 2026. Evaluation factors and detailed RFP content are available through Whitney Aschenwald at (406) 758-2467.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Minimum content of proposals and factors used to evaluate the proposals as described in the detailed RFP
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Commissioning services for mechanical
- Plumbing
- Lighting control
- Building automation
- Fire systems
- Submit to
- Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901
- Scope location
- Kalispell, MT
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Flathead County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 23, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. For questions, contact Whitney Aschenwald.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Flathead County in MT, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Whitney Aschenwald at (406) 758-2467. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Commissioning services for mechanical, Plumbing, Lighting control, Building automation, And fire systems. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Minimum content of proposals and factors used to evaluate the proposals as described in the detailed RFP" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Flathead County?
All active and historical solicitations from Flathead County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Flathead County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 30 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Flathead County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kalispell, MT. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.