Replace Building 6 Roof with EPDM Roof System - Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center

Summary: Background The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing this solicitation for the replacement of the roof at Building 6 with an EPDM Roof System – 60 mil at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center in College Station, Texas. This project aims to enhance the facility's infrastructure and ensure its operational efficiency. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns, with a North American Industry Classification Standard Code of 238160, which pertains to roofing contractors. Work Details The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the following tasks: 1. Replace the existing roof of Building 6 with an EPDM Roof System – 60 mil. 2. Optionally upgrade the EPDM Roof System to a 90 mil thickness. 3. Provide an itemized cost breakdown for each line item including material quantities and unit prices, labor costs broken down by trades and hours worked, rental or operation costs of construction equipment used exclusively on the project, overhead, profit, and sales tax if applicable. The cumulative total for overhead and profit for all subcontractors and the prime contractor shall not exceed 30 percent; for prime contractors only, it shall not exceed 20 percent. Period of Performance The contract will be performed over a period of 150 days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Place of Performance All work will be performed at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center located at 2881 F&B Road, College Station, Texas 77845. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet specific requirements to qualify for this contract: 1. Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA). 2. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds after award. 3. Bidders are required to submit a detailed quote that includes all pricing as requested in the Schedule of Items. 4. A site visit is scheduled as part of the bidding process. Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail) This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract for work at the same facility and building, with Mill Creek Firelake JV as the awardee on contract 12805B24D0003-1232SA26F0219 valued at $204,685 (04/27/26–11/27/26). The prior scope involved replacing a roof top air handler unit for Building 6, which suggests continued or complementary building-envelope/mechanical roof-related work at the Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center.