Remove and Replace Bunkhouse Roof - Miles City, MT

The United States Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) is seeking a contractor to remove and replace the bunkhouse roof at the Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory in Miles City, Montana. The solicitation, numbered 12805B25Q0101, requires replacing the existing metal roof with a new color-matched ribbed metal roofing system, including synthetic underlayment, exhaust caps, and pipe jack flashing. The contract will be awarded using a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with contractors evaluated on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Interested offerors must submit their proposals by 1300 local time on April 1, 2025, via email to Peter Nelson, with key submission requirements including a transmittal summary letter, completed Standard Form 1442, bid schedule, and a 20% bid bond. A site visit is recommended, and potential bidders are encouraged to contact Luke Shurtliff at 406-853-2633 for additional information.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with a small business size standard of $19.0M under NAICS code 238160 for Roofing Contractors. The project covers a 3,200.37 square foot roof surface area with a 75-foot ridge length and 235.34-foot perimeter, located at the Miles City, MT 59301 facility. Contractors must complete the work within 90 calendar days after contract award and comply with ARS Facilities Design Standards and applicable building codes. The project will follow Davis-Bacon wage requirements, with prevailing wage rates specified for various construction trades in Montana counties. While no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned, the solicitation provides a comprehensive Statement of Work that includes requirements for obtaining permits, coordinating utility outages, maintaining site cleanliness, and providing a one-year warranty on all work and materials.