Replacement Roofing Visitor Center CAHA

The Department of the Interior National Park Service Southeast Region is seeking a contractor to replace the roof at the Fort Raleigh Visitor Center at Cape Hatteras National Seashore in Manteo, North Carolina. The project involves replacing an approximately 8,800 square foot asphalt shingle roof with new architectural asphalt high-wind shingles rated for up to 150 mph winds, along with removing and reinstalling existing solar panels and replacing gutters and downspouts. Contractors must have a minimum of five years' experience in roof replacements and solar system installations, and must employ a certified Solar Technician with an NC state Electrical license to handle the solar equipment. The contract will be awarded on a "lowest price technically acceptable" basis, with proposals evaluated on technical ability/approach, management approach, and past performance. Proposals are due by July 23, 2025, with a Questions and Answers document already issued on July 18, 2025, providing clarifications about equipment usage, dumpster placement, and solar system specifications.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The project has an estimated budget range of $100,000 to $250,000 and requires performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price, along with minimum insurance coverage of $100,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence, and $1,000,000 per property. The performance period extends from August 18, 2025, to August 17, 2026, giving contractors 360 calendar days to complete the work. The project will be performed at the Fort Raleigh National Historic Site in Manteo, North Carolina, and contractors must comply with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements for the local area. Work involves a 5 kW solar panel system consisting of 20 Solartec 250W panels configured in three rows using a Power Rail top clamping system that must be carefully removed and reinstalled during the roofing process.