Used Single-Wide Manufactured Home and Supporting Services for Cool Roofing Research

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), under the Department of Energy, is soliciting a qualified vendor, property owner, or manufactured housing community to provide a used single-wide manufactured home and a supporting installation site for a four-year cool roofing research project. The preferred home should be approximately 70 feet long and 14 to 16 feet wide with a conventional flat interior ceiling. While cosmetic renovations are not required, the home must be structurally sound and serviceable, specifically regarding the building envelope, roof structure, and electrical systems, to allow researchers to partition the attic into seven test sections for the application of various coatings and sheathing. The selected provider must ensure the site offers open and unobstructed solar exposure to the roof during primary daylight hours and remains the permanent location of the home for the duration of the project. Required site services include electrical power, water, sewer, and reliable internet connectivity for remote data transmission. The vendor is responsible for all transportation, setup, permits, and ongoing maintenance, as well as providing property and liability insurance and physical security measures such as locks and monitoring. ORNL requires reasonable year-round access to the facility and permission to perform research-related modifications to the roof and attic, while the interior must be maintained at temperatures between 68 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.