Kane Experimental Forest Roof Replacements
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 12445525Q0105
- Agency
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Forest Service
Department of Agriculture
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 238160 Roofing Contractors
- Place of performance
- Kane, Pennsylvania, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is soliciting contractors for comprehensive roof replacement services at the Kane Experimental Forest Headquarters in Kane, Pennsylvania. The project involves removing and disposing of approximately 7,100 square feet of existing asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashings, and associated components across six buildings, followed by complete installation of new synthetic underlayment, architectural shingle roofing systems, drip edges, flashings, and other watertight roofing components. Contractors must possess a minimum of five years of roofing experience, maintain active Pennsylvania licensing, and carry full insurance coverage. The solicitation follows a negotiated procurement process where awards will be made to the lowest-priced, responsible offeror meeting all technical requirements, with evaluation based on technical proposals addressing past performance, experience, and technical approach, plus separate price proposals. The proposal submission deadline is September 19, 2025, with contractors required to maintain active SAM.gov registration and comply with Davis-Bacon and Related Acts wage requirements.
This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The Independent Government Cost Estimate establishes a total project value of $81,000, with the contract value range specified between $50,000 and $100,000. The performance period allows 10 calendar days for mobilization and 30 calendar days for project completion, with work restricted to 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday through Thursday, excluding federal holidays. The project includes an additional line item for potential replacement of damaged sheathing and roof supports, estimated at 384 square feet of sheathing materials and 10 linear feet of structural lumber, subject to Contracting Officer's Representative approval. All work will be performed at the Kane Experimental Forest facility located at GPS coordinates 41.598195, -78.765900 in Jones Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Northern Research Station, , Kane Experimental Forest, Kane, PA for the following:
The NRS Kane Roof Replacements project shall consist of the removal and legal disposal of the approximately 7,100 square feet of existing asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashings, drip edge, and fasteners on six buildings at the Kane Experimental Forest Headquarters. After removal, the work shall also include the installation of full replacement of synthetic underlayment, architectural shingle roof, drip edge, valley/ridge shingles, as well as the installation of step flashings, pipe/vent/chimney penetration flashings, and other items associated with a watertight roofing installation. Remove and reinstall lightening protections components as necessary.
There is an additional line item (Item 4) for replacement of damaged sheathing and roof supports as discovered after roof removal. Additionally, demo the metal chimney on the bunkhouse roof and patch the sheathing in preparation for reroofing. Replace sheathing and supports only with COR approval. The following sheathing and support quantities are estimated to be needed. All sheathing is expected to be ½”, ¾”, or 5/8” plywood or 7/16” OSB. Damage supports are located around the bunkhouse chimney and quantities are expected to be 10ft length or less of 2x6 structural lumber.
This work shall consist of the Contractor providing any and all mobilization, equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, safety and other incidentals necessary to perform all work for the specified construction activities in accordance with the Schedule of Items, Forest Service Supplemental Specification (FSSS), Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects per FP-14 Specifications, all supporting project specific drawings, contract, laws, rules, and regulations.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation and is set-aside for small businesses. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is a Site Visit at the following directions:
Irvine Office, 335 National Forge Rd, Irvine, PA 16329 on 9/10/25 at 0900 am EDT. Coordinates are as follows:
41.598016, -78.765587
Please contact Ray White if you will attend at ray.white@usda.gov or 681-209-0585. See Solicitation Section L, 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Quote(RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 14.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFQ solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 9/12/2025.
Update #1 ·
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service announces an opportunity on the Northern Research Station, , Kane Experimental Forest, Kane, PA for the following:
The NRS Kane Roof Replacements project shall consist of the removal and legal disposal of the approximately 7,100 square feet of existing asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashings, drip edge, and fasteners on six buildings at the Kane Experimental Forest Headquarters. After removal, the work shall also include the installation of full replacement of synthetic underlayment, architectural shingle roof, drip edge, valley/ridge shingles, as well as the installation of step flashings, pipe/vent/chimney penetration flashings, and other items associated with a watertight roofing installation. Remove and reinstall lightening protections components as necessary.
There is an additional line item (Item 4) for replacement of damaged sheathing and roof supports as discovered after roof removal. Additionally, demo the metal chimney on the bunkhouse roof and patch the sheathing in preparation for reroofing. Replace sheathing and supports only with COR approval. The following sheathing and support quantities are estimated to be needed. All sheathing is expected to be ½”, ¾”, or 5/8” plywood or 7/16” OSB. Damage supports are located around the bunkhouse chimney and quantities are expected to be 10ft length or less of 2x6 structural lumber.
This work shall consist of the Contractor providing any and all mobilization, equipment, labor, materials, tools, supervision, safety and other incidentals necessary to perform all work for the specified construction activities in accordance with the Schedule of Items, Forest Service Supplemental Specification (FSSS), Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects per FP-14 Specifications, all supporting project specific drawings, contract, laws, rules, and regulations.
The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA) apply to this solicitation and is set-aside for small businesses. See attachments for complete details and bid submission instructions.
There is a Site Visit at the following directions:
Irvine Office, 335 National Forge Rd, Irvine, PA 16329 on 9/10/25 at 0900 am EDT.
Please contact Ray White if you will attend at ray.white@usda.gov or 681-209-0585. See Solicitation Section L, 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) for more information.
This announcement constitutes a solicitation for construction issued as a Request for Quote(RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 14.
Interested contractors must be active in SAM.gov on the date the bid is received to be eligible for award. Quotes submitted by contractors without an active record in SAM.gov will not be considered.
The solicitation is posted to SAM.gov and no hard copies of the solicitation, supporting documents and applicable amendments, if any, will be provided. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this solicitation or any follow up information requests.
For further information, review the attached RFQ solicitation and associated attachments.
All questions shall be submitted by 9/12/2025.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOW Kane EF Roof.docx | DOCX document | |
| Site Map Kane EF Roof.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF 1442.pdf | ||
| DB.pdf | ||
| Specs Kane EF Roof.docx | DOCX document | |
| SOI IGCE Kane EF Roof.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Kane Experimental Roof Replacements | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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