HomeFront Main Office Roof Repair/Replacement

HomeFront, a public housing authority located in Billings, Montana, has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. B25004 for a comprehensive roof repair and replacement project at their main office in Gallatin County. The solicitation seeks qualified, licensed, and insured contractors to remove and replace an existing EPDM membrane roof, which may involve tasks such as removing old roofing materials, replacing damaged decking, installing new membrane and flashings, and potentially rebuilding the roof to a pitched roof system. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM MT, with questions due by Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and bid submissions required by Friday, August 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM MT. Bidders must submit detailed unit costs for various roofing-related tasks and comply with HUD procurement guidelines, including the submission of required forms such as HUD-5369-A, HUD-5369, and a Profile of Firm Form. Evaluation criteria will likely include price, contractor qualifications, compliance with federal regulations, and the ability to meet the project's technical specifications.

The procurement emphasizes supplier diversity, with encouragement for participation from small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses. The project includes a Section 3 Clause mandating that employment and economic opportunities be directed to low- and very low-income persons in the project area. Contractors must comply with HUD regulations, including Davis-Bacon wage requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, and specific labor provisions. Previous contractors for similar work in the area have included Perfect 10 Roofing, Great White Construction, Donahue Roofing & Siding LLC, and Kirkness Roofing, all located in Billings, MT. The contract will initially be awarded for one year, with options for four additional one-year renewals, potentially extending to a maximum of five years. The contract has a guaranteed minimum of $1,000 and a not-to-exceed maximum of $100,000 annually, subject to potential annual cost escalations tied to prevailing wage rates and producer price indices. Successful bidders must maintain specific insurance coverages, including general liability and workers' compensation, and will be subject to Montana's 1% contractor's gross receipts tax.