Roof Replacement for USDA ARS in Dawson, GA (Amended)

The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service seeks a roof replacement at its National Peanut Research Laboratory in Dawson, Georgia, with quotations due August 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside procurement.

Place of performance is Dawson, Georgia. The project scope includes demolition of the existing foamed-in-place roof system down to the structural 3-inch tectum deck, installation of a tapered polyisocyanurate insulation system (minimum R-25) with adhesive-applied modified bituminous roof membrane, flashings, roof drain inserts, and permanent fall protection. A bid option adds an exterior stair system from grade to roof. The contractor must complete all work within 120 calendar days after Notice to Proceed and submit a detailed construction schedule within 14 days of contract award. The project magnitude is between $800,000 and $1,300,000.

NAICS code is 238160, Roofing Contractors. The small business size standard is $19.0 million. This is a firm fixed-price Request for Quotation with two line items: CLIN 0001 (Modified Bituminous Roof, 1 lump sum) and CLIN 1001 (Exterior Stair, 1 lump sum). Quotations must price both items and remain firm for 60 calendar days from receipt.

The contractor must hold an active SAM.gov UEI, provide relevant roof replacement experience from the past five years, and submit a bid bond with the quotation. Performance and payment bonds (SF-25A) are required within 10 calendar days after award. Work must comply with Department of Labor General Decision No. GA20260312 (prevailing wage rates effective May 18, 2026) and all applicable FAR and AGAR clauses for commercial construction. All employees require 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety training; supervisors require 30-hour training. An OSHA-certified competent person must be on-site. Contractors must achieve a minimum 10% waste diversion from landfills and utilize USDA BioPreferred Program products to the greatest extent possible. A one-year warranty applies from final project acceptance.

An organized site visit was scheduled for July 22, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Questions were due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Amendment 0002 (effective August 4, 2026) extends the response deadline to August 11, adds as-built drawings and a questions-and-answers document (Attachment 7), and requires acknowledgement of the amendment with quote submission. Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation methodology. The contracting officer is Michael Sherlock, Michael.Sherlock@usda.gov, (510) 559-6339.