Fenn Ranger Station roofing replacement

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service seeks cedar shake roof replacement at the Fenn Ranger Station, with quotations due November 5, 2026. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside; NAICS 238160 (Roofing Contractors) carries a $19 million size standard.

Place of performance is Kooskia, ID 83539 (Nez Perce Clearwater National Forests, Moose Creek Ranger District). The project covers two historic structures on the National Register of Historic Places: the Fenn Bunkhouse (approximately 2,100 square feet, 8:12 pitch hipped roof) and the Fenn Cookhouse (approximately 2,300 square feet, 8:12 pitch hipped roof), with an optional gutter item for the Cookhouse. Work requires hand-nailed 16-inch No. 1 Red Cedar Premium Grade wood shingles with identical manufacturer sourcing, ice and water shield, cedar breather ventilation matting, galvanized flashing, and 6-inch half-round galvanized gutters. All roofing materials must be disposed of off-forest lands at contractor expense. The contract period runs continuously from November 13, 2026, through November 15, 2027, with a 10-calendar-day performance window after notice to proceed and an estimated project magnitude of $100,000 to $250,000.

Evaluation prioritizes technical approach, price, and past performance (recency, relevancy, and quality) as approximately equal factors. Award goes to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable with acceptable or neutral past performance on a firm fixed-price basis. Quotations must include SF 1442 forms, completed price schedule, five Past Performance Information Sheets for relevant contracts completed within the preceding five years, and a written technical approach. Performance bonds are required for quotes exceeding $150,000; payment bonds are required for 100% of contract award price, both due within 10 calendar days after award. Davis-Bacon wage requirements apply. Brown bat protection requires work confined to September through June. Questions are due October 29, 2026 at 1200 PM Mountain Time to john.curry@usda.gov. Contract administration is through Black Hills National Forest, Custer, South Dakota.