diff --git a/docs/project/contribution_tools.md b/docs/project/contribution_tools.md
index e3c684854413..5c35c722a48f 100644
--- a/docs/project/contribution_tools.md
+++ b/docs/project/contribution_tools.md
@@ -68,6 +68,9 @@ bazel test //...:all
 > NOTE: Most LLVM 14+ installs should build Carbon. If you're having issues, see
 > [troubleshooting build issues](#troubleshooting-build-issues).
 
+> NOTE: If you don't have a `bazel` package, see
+> [Bazel's install instructions](https://bazel.build/install) for help.
+
 ### macOS
 
 ```