Bldg. 3 Roof Replacement-Stoneville, MS.

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to replace the roof on Building 3 at the Jamie Whitten Delta Research Center located in Stoneville, Mississippi. The project requires a comprehensive roof replacement involving the installation of a new PVC or equivalent roofing system, with the contractor responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, and supervision. The contractor will be expected to deliver a detailed technical proposal and cost breakdown, with the government anticipating issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or about January 17, 2025. Contractors are prohibited from directly contacting the facility during the solicitation phase, and they will be provided opportunities for site visits and asking relevant questions later in the procurement process. The NAICS code for this requirement is 236220, with a size standard of $45.0 million.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses can compete for the contract. The project will result in a firm fixed-price contract and requires the selected contractor to provide a 20-year, no-dollar-limit warranty on the roof replacement. The project is specifically located at the USDA-ARS-SEA, Jamie Whitten Delta Research Center at 141 Experiment Station Road in Stoneville, Mississippi. The contract will be categorized under the PSC code Z2DB for repair or alteration of laboratories and clinics. While no specific award value is mentioned, the NAICS size standard suggests potential for a significant project scope. The current pre-solicitation notice is informational and planning-focused, with a formal solicitation expected in the coming months, and responses will be due by February 17, 2025.