GF-2026-B-0016, Building 43 Roof Replacement

Solicitation GF-2026-B-0016 is a sealed bid for the Building 43 Roof Replacement project at the University of the District of Columbia's Van Ness Campus. The project requires a contractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision for architectural, electrical, security, concrete, and waterproofing work. The construction is targeted for the spring or summer of 2026, with a required completion timeframe of 75 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. This is a Certified Business Enterprise set-aside with a mandatory 35 percent Small Business Enterprise subcontracting requirement. The contract is governed by the District of Columbia Procurement Practices Reform Act and standard DC government construction provisions. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder deemed most advantageous based on cost and other specified factors, with preference points available for various certified business statuses, capped at 12 points. Key requirements include the submission of a lump sum fixed price bid, criminal background checks for all assigned employees, and adherence to the Davis-Bacon Act and Living Wage Act. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, a 100 percent performance bond and a payment bond of at least 50 percent are required. Final acceptance is contingent upon the correction of punch list deficiencies within 14 days of building occupancy.