PBARC Roof Repair and Painting for USDA ARS in Hilo, HI

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a qualified small business contractor to perform roof repair and painting services at the Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (PBARC) in Hilo, Hawaii. The project involves repairing approximately 28,000 square feet of an existing IB PVC roof system, sealing and painting two stucco arches, and painting a 40'x200' exterior wall. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and supervision to complete the work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local codes. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring offerors to demonstrate at least five years of corporate experience in similar roof repair work and submit a technical proposal addressing project understanding and company capabilities. Quotes are due by 4:00 p.m. Hawaii time on June 2, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Michael Sherlock.

The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with an estimated project value between $100,000 and $250,000. The contract requires completion within 90 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with performance and payment bonds due 10 days after award. The Department of Labor General Decision #HI20250001 dated 04/18/2025 is applicable, which establishes prevailing wage rates for various construction trades. The place of performance is located in Hilo, Hawaii 96720, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon Wage Act requirements. The project includes specific technical requirements such as heat welding roof membrane seals, pressure washing surfaces, applying tropical roof primers and acrylic coatings, and providing a one-year warranty on workmanship. Contractors will be required to submit a site-specific safety plan and adhere to Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and ARS 242.1M standards.