Y--REPAIR OF GAGE HOUSE ROOF

The contract is for the repair of the gage house roof at the USGS Iowa Water Science Center in Iowa City, Iowa, with a stated estimated value of no more than $25,000. The work must be completed within 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed, with a firm period of performance from June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026. The scope, defined by the USGS Gage Roof SOW and reinforced by GS0301 General Requirements and GS0350 Environmental Management Systems, includes demolition, removal, and replacement of roofing materials, with strict compliance to environmental, safety, and construction standards. The Government will inspect all work at the site and accept it upon completion, with liquidated damages of $500 per day assessed for delays. The contract incorporates FAR clauses addressing labor standards including wage determinations under Davis-Bacon, safety protocols under OSHA, pollution prevention, hazardous material handling, and compliance with federal acquisition regulations for construction. All subcontractors must be disclosed, and all work must meet applicable wage rates and safety requirements, with accident reporting mandated through GS1348. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 238160, and awards will be made on a trade-off basis, prioritizing technical merit over price, with price serving as the tiebreaker only among technically equal proposals. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 15, 2026, in two volumes: a technical non-price component and a price component complete with SF-1442, SF-18, Schedule of Values, and certified representations. Key technical evaluation criteria include experience with similar roofing and asbestos-related work, submission of a compliant OSHA safety plan, demonstration of prior success in comparable projects, and qualifications of key personnel. Payment must be requested electronically via the Internet Payment Platform (IPP) to the Denver Acquisition Branch, and invoices are handled by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Philip Robinson. No FOB terms are specified, packaging and marking requirements are not addressed, and no option periods, security clearances, or organizational conflict of interest clauses are included. Photos of the roof and supporting documentation are provided as attachments to guide the scope of work, and the contract includes warranty and termination clauses typical for fixed-price construction contracts.