Roof Repair Bldg. 1 for USDA ARS in Athens, GA

The USDA Agricultural Research Service is soliciting quotes for comprehensive roof repair work on Building 1 at the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, and transportation necessary to complete roof repairs, including installation of a 50mil Duro Last white roofing membrane, gypsum cover board, and addressing various roof and wall flashing issues across multiple roof areas. Contractors must be factory certified to install Duro Last membrane systems and demonstrate five years of corporate experience in similar roofing work, with active SAM registration and completion of electronic representations and certifications required. The government will evaluate offers using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing technical capability, past performance, and price. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with quotes due by September 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160 (Roofing Contractors) with a size standard of $19.0 million. The estimated project value ranges between $25,000 and $100,000, consistent with FAR 36.204 requirements for construction projects of this magnitude. The performance period is 90 calendar days after notice to proceed, which will be issued following receipt of required bonds due within 10 days of contract award. Work will be performed at the USDA facility in Athens, Georgia, with the facility remaining occupied during construction and work hours generally restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The contractor must provide a 20-year manufacturer's warranty and 2-year workmanship warranty, while adhering to USDA biosecurity protocols and Davis-Bacon wage determination GA20250321 dated August 8, 2025.