The Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded a purchase order to Kat Construction LLC, a small disadvantaged veteran-owned business, for $51,950 on September 29, 2026, to replace the metal ribbed roof on Building 1A at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory.
This total small business set-aside covers removal and replacement of existing galvanized steel ribbed metal roof panels with new 24-gauge minimum galvalume R-panels, including all associated trim, ridge caps, pipe boots, sealants, closures, and color-matched fasteners. The scope includes removal and replacement of nine existing vent stacks and installation of new weather-stripping. The building measures 100 feet long by 50 feet wide. Performance is scheduled for 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with ultimate completion by May 31, 2027. Work is located in Mandan, North Dakota and must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and federal, state, and local code standards.