Zuni Roof Replacement and Fall Protection Construction

The Indian Health Service (IHS), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services, is soliciting proposals for roof replacement and fall protection construction services at the Zuni Comprehensive Community Health Center located in Zuni, New Mexico. The procurement requires complete demolition of the existing roofing system and installation of a new 60-mil PVC roofing membrane system with polyisocyanurate insulation, along with comprehensive fall protection features including horizontal lifeline systems and a stationary davit crane rated for 3,000 pounds. Critical contract requirements include maintaining facility operations throughout the 180-calendar-day performance period, real-time air monitoring during construction to protect immune-compromised patients in an active medical facility, and compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements for construction trades in McKinley County, New Mexico. The government will evaluate proposals using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection methodology, with technical capability and past performance initially assessed on an acceptable/unacceptable basis before price evaluation occurs; contractors must demonstrate prior experience with membrane roofing replacement in healthcare environments and show capability to work in both remote locations and active medical facilities. The original proposal due date of January 5, 2026, follows the initial posting on October 30, 2025, with two amendments issued to extend deadlines and provide clarifications and additional project documentation in response to industry questions.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction) with a $45 million size standard, and no incumbent or current contractor is identified in the opportunity documentation. The estimated contract value ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000 on a firm fixed-price basis, with contractors expected to commence work within 10 calendar days of receiving the notice to proceed. The contract imposes specific small business subcontracting requirements, mandating that general construction prime contractors self-perform a minimum of 85 percent of work and special trade contractors perform at least 75 percent, with detailed calculation methodologies provided for compliance demonstration. The project is located at 12 B Avenue in Zuni, New Mexico, with the southside dirt parking lot available for staging and materials; a mandatory site visit and pre-proposal conference were held on November 12, 2025, and a one-year comprehensive warranty on all parts and labor is required upon project completion.