Replacement of Hazardous Operations (HAZOPS) Roof at the Eastern Regional Research Center

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service is seeking a contractor to provide complete roof replacement services for the Hazardous Operations (HAZOPS) building at the Eastern Regional Research Center in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. The project involves replacing roof assemblies across five distinct areas of the facility, including the original 1950 HAZ-OPS building and its north and south additions, with a fully adhered ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) roof system featuring polyisocyanurate rigid insulation to achieve an average R-value of R-30. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the work in accordance with the attached design analysis, drawings, specifications, and prevailing wage determination. Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, with proposals assessed on past performance, technical approach, and price. Offers are due September 17, 2025, with the solicitation posted on September 4, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160 (Roofing Contractors) with a size standard of $19 million. The contractor will have a 60-day performance period from receipt of the Notice to Proceed and must begin work within 10 calendar days of award, though one document indicates up to 600 calendar days for completion. Performance and Payment Bonds are required at 100% of the contract amount. The project addresses environmental considerations including asbestos-containing materials in the north addition's parapet wall mastic and lead-based paint on existing steel access ladders. Work will be performed at the Eastern Regional Research Center facility located in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with the place of performance listed as Glenside, PA. The total roof replacement covers multiple areas with varying square footage, including approximately 758 square feet for Area B, 466 square feet for Area C, and 148 square feet for Area E.