56--REPAIR OF GAGE HOUSE ROOF
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), under the Department of the Interior, is soliciting proposals for the Repair of the Gage House Roof at the USGS Iowa Water Science Center in Iowa City, IA. This is a Firm Fixed-Price acquisition set aside for Total Small Businesses. The project involves comprehensive roofing and soffit repairs for an 8'x8' brick structure. Proposals are due by May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary plant, equipment, labor, materials, and supervision for the roofing repair. Key tasks include:
- Demolition: Removal of existing tile roofing and 1" roof sheathing.
- Roofing Installation: Installation of new 4-ply ½" plywood sheathing (no OSB) and 29-gauge painted ribbed steel roofing, including ice and snow guard adhesive, trims (drip edge, ridge cap), and closures. Color and warranty information for the steel roof must be provided.
- Soffits & Facia: Removal of existing blocks, installation of new 2"x6" facia boards, and 29-gauge steel soffit and facia trim, color-matched to the roof.
- Ceiling: Installation of a white steel ceiling with trim and a scuttle hole.
- Structural: "Sistering up" with new wood for any questionable rafters or bottom chords.
- Asbestos: Evaluation and removal of potential asbestos in existing roofing materials.
- Site Cleanliness: Immediate removal of tear-off material and overall job site cleanliness.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Request for Quotation (RFQ).
- Estimated Magnitude: Less than $25,000.00.
- Period of Performance: June 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 238160 (Roofing Contractors), Size Standard: $19 million.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to Philip Robinson (philip_robinson@ios.doi.gov).
- Evaluation Criteria: Technical capabilities, key qualifications, experience, and price. Technical merit is considered more important than price.
- Mandatory Site Visit: A pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. This is mandatory due to challenging site conditions, including limited parking, heavy pedestrian and commercial traffic, a significant slope, and proximity to a river and street.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: May 8, 2026.
- Point of Contact: Philip Robinson, philip_robinson@ios.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
Bidders must adhere to prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for construction crafts in Johnson County, Iowa, as outlined in General Decision Number IA20260068. Visual attachments provide context on the existing structure, including damaged soffit and interior conditions. New materials must be delivered in sizes that fit most trucks and installed directly onto the building due to lack of storage space. Scaffolding will be required for safe execution.