Bi- Yearly Roof Inspections

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks biennial roof inspection services at the Forest Products Laboratory in Madison, Wisconsin, with proposals due September 9, 2026, and questions due September 4. The procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR Part 12 for commercial items.

Place of performance is Madison, Wisconsin (53726). The contract covers eight FPL buildings totaling approximately 185,700 square feet of roof across multiple roof system types (built-up, EPDM membrane, and TPO). Inspectors must hold IIBEC Registered Roof Observer (RRO) or IIBEC Registered Roof Consultant (RRC) certification; InterNACHI CPI and equivalent credentials are acceptable. All contractor personnel must complete mandatory contractor training and pass background checks before working on-site unescorted. A mandatory site visit is required on September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM; proposals from attendees who do not appear will be rejected.

The contract structure includes a Base Year (October 1, 2026–September 30, 2027) with one annual inspection cycle and four one-year option periods extending through September 30, 2031, each requiring two semiannual inspections (Fall: October–November; Spring: March–April). Base Year payment is 100% of contract value upon report delivery; Option Years are invoiced at 50% per inspection, twice annually. The incumbent contract (12444824P0066) closed due to government shutdown. Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror, provided the price is fair and reasonable, past performance is acceptable or neutral, the offeror attended the mandatory site visit, and passed a background check. The contractor must provide all access equipment including ladders and thermal imaging equipment; facility access is available 6 AM–6 PM with staff availability 7 AM–4 PM. The Contracting Officer's Representative is Frank Morris (608-231-9338). Solicitation number is 12444526Q0073. NAICS code is 238160 (Roofing Contractors); PSC is H399 (Inspection–Miscellaneous).