Woods Hole Lab Roof Replacement

The Woods Hole Lab Roof Replacement solicitation, issued as a Request for Quotation under number 1305M326Q0244 by the Department of Commerce’s WAD-NMFS-Seattle office, is a 100% set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns and seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the complete removal and replacement of an existing EPDM roofing system on the Main Building at the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. The scope includes the tear-off of the membrane, cover board, insulation, flashing, and saturated fiberglass underlayment down to the structural deck, followed by the installation of approximately 8,400 square feet of new white 60-mil reinforced EPDM membrane (Carlisle or equivalent) using a fully adhered and mechanically fastened system, adhering to manufacturer guidelines, Cool Roof Rating Council standards with a minimum solar reflectance of .09, and all applicable construction codes. The project also requires targeted asbestos remediation during new penetrations due to prior positive transite board samples, and includes an optional line item for the replacement of a second roof measuring 7,632 square feet on the Aquarium/Population Dynamics Building, with both tasks to be completed within a four-month total contract duration. All materials must be delivered in original, unopened manufacturer containers with intact labeling and instructions, and work must meet the highest quality standards with full contractor responsibility for quality control and incidental repairs. Proposals must be submitted electronically as two labeled PDF volumes by 12:00 local time on June 17, 2026, with Volume I detailing technical approach and capabilities, and must include a demonstrated ability to deliver design-build services and at least one qualifying past project, with additional evaluation of past experience in EPDM removal, asbestos abatement capability, personnel qualifications, and past performance on similar contracts. Price is evaluated only for completeness and reasonableness and is not scored, with non-price factors being significantly more important than cost. The evaluation uses confidence ratings—High, Some, or Low—rather than adjectival ratings, and quotes with unbalanced option pricing may be deemed unacceptable. The winning contractor must comply with Buy American, Combating Trafficking in Persons, and organizational conflict of interest requirements, submit a safety plan and safety data sheets within five days of notice to proceed, and ensure the Project Manager holds seven years of management experience and an active certification such as PMP, CCM, CPC