USDA-ARS Tifton Roofing Remodel

The USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Tifton, GA is seeking quotations from qualified small‑business roofing contractors to replace aging roofs on multiple research buildings with new 26‑gauge standing‑seam metal roofing. The project is a total small‑business set‑aside with an estimated value between $250,000 and $500,000. Contractors must submit a bid bond (minimum 20 % of price, not to exceed $3 M) and provide performance and payment bonds. A site visit is scheduled for September 17, 2026 (optional but recommended). Questions are due by September 21, 2026; final quotes are due by September 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST via email to Jennifer Ford. The award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with evaluation based on price, technical capability, and past performance. • Scope: Replace existing roofing on 7 identified buildings (sizes ranging 600 SF‑2,400 SF). • Contract type: RFQ, total small‑business set‑aside. • Estimated contract value: $250‑$500 K. • Mandatory requirements: Bid, performance, and payment bonds; compliance with FAR, AGAR, and DEI clauses; PIV verification; Buy‑American requirements. • Key dates: Site visit 9/17/2026, questions 9/21/2026, submission 9/27/2026. • Location: Tifton, Georgia (USDA‑ARS facilities).