1A Bridge Conference Roof Repair

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks replacement of metal ribbed roofing panels on Building 1A at the USDA Agricultural Research Service Northern Great Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory in Mandan, North Dakota, with quotations due September 24, 2026. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to concerns meeting the $195 million size standard for NAICS 238160.

Place of performance is Mandan, North Dakota. The contractor shall remove and replace existing galvanized steel ribbed metal roof panels with new 24-gauge minimum galvalume R-panels featuring trapezoidal rib configuration and 36-inch width, including all associated trim, ridge caps, pipe boots, sealants, closures, and color-matched fasteners. The scope also includes removal and replacement of existing vent stacks (5 sewer, 3 chimney, 1 exhaust hood, 1 TV antenna), installation of new weather-stripping, and trimming of all existing penetrations with color-matched trim metal. All roofing products must carry 25-year warranties against rupturing, structural failure, or perforation. The building measures 100 feet long by 50 feet wide with eave height of 12 feet and apex of 14 feet. Performance period is 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, weather permitting.

Work must comply with federal, state, and local code requirements, EPA, ASTM, GSA, and AASHTO standards, Unified Facilities Guide Specifications, and ARS 242.1M standards. Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates apply, with rates ranging from $14.54 to $48.00 per hour for base wages, plus fringe benefits. Evaluation follows Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, weighing technical approach, past performance, and price. Offerors must submit evidence of at least three similar projects completed within the past five years and maintain SAM registration. Prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days from the due date.