RFQ GAOA Redwood Sciences Laboratory Roof Replacement

The USDA Forest Service, Carson-Spaulding Area Southwest office in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is soliciting sealed bids for roof replacement work at the Redwood Sciences Laboratory facility in Arcata, California, under a Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS 238160, Roofing Contractors), with bids due August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time. This procurement is restricted to small businesses.

The scope covers removal and replacement of the existing built-up roofing (BUR) system at 1700 Bayview Drive, Arcata, with all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, and materials furnished by the awardee. Performance must begin within 10 calendar days of notice to proceed and be completed within 120 calendar days, with the performance period running September 1, 2026 through January 30, 2027. No organized site visit is scheduled; bidders must contact Felix Nishida at felix.nishida@usda.gov or 970-837-6452 to arrange individual site access.

The estimated contract magnitude is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. One firm fixed price contract is expected to be awarded. Evaluation criteria are technical approach (including experience, technical capability, and past performance) and price, with award to the highest technically rated quoter provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Failure to submit pricing for all line items results in exclusion. Performance and payment bonds are required following award. Progress payments may be requested monthly, with final payment due upon completion and acceptance of all work.

Questions are due August 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Time to paula.sales@usda.gov and pps.proposals@usda.gov. Public bid opening occurs at the due date and time. Sealed bids must include completed pricing for all items, a technical approach demonstrating understanding of requirements and scheduling capability, past performance information, and representations and certifications.