Roof Replacement

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks competitive quotations for roof replacement at the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois, with proposals due August 14, 2026. The procurement is set-aside for Total Small Business (NAICS 238160, Roofing Contractors; size standard $19 million).

Place of performance is Peoria, Illinois (1815 N. University Street). The project scope encompasses complete removal of the existing Built-Up roof system installed in 1986 and replacement with a new insulated three-ply asphalt built-up roof covering the South Wing (CLIN 1, base requirement), North Wing (CLIN 2, option), and Southeast Administrative Wing (CLIN 3, option) of Building 001. The contractor must remove existing roofing and flashing to deck level, repair or replace approximately 10 percent of damaged wood roof decking and 5 percent of metal roof decking, and install new insulation meeting R-20 minimum or ASHRAE 90.1 standards, whichever is more stringent. All exposed sheet metal components must be provided. The roof system must resist wind uplift per ASCE 7 (validated through Factory Mutual testing), achieve Class A or B fire resistance, and include positive drainage. A manufacturer's no-dollar-limit 20-year watertightness warranty and minimum two-year contractor workmanship warranty are required. A Registered Roof Consultant certified by the Roof Consultants Institute or licensed Professional Architect/Engineer must perform condition assessment and design review. Work must be phased to minimize disruption to research operations, with contractor notification to the Government's Engineering Project Manager or Contracting Officer required five working days before mobilization and ten working days before utility shutdowns. All contractor personnel must complete the NCAUR Temporary Credentialing Program before installation begins. Compliance is required with applicable codes including IBC 2024, NFPA 101, NFPA 70, IECC 2021, and ASHRAE standards. The estimated project magnitude is between $2.5 million and $3.5 million. Performance period is 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Evaluation uses Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Mandatory site visit attendance is required; the site visit was held July 23, 2026. Amendment 0002, effective August 6, 2026, added eight attachments including project drawings, specifications, aerial photographs, and consolidated RFI responses. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments and provide evidence of active SAM registration.