SAM #RFP27-005JR

PPPL C40 and C41 RF Building Roof Replacement

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is seeking a contractor to replace roofs on two buildings at its James Forrestal Campus. - Buyer: U.S. Department of Energy, through Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL); Princeton University manages PPPL under a DOE prime contract. The procurement office is PPPL Procurement, with Jimmy Russell named in the solicitation. - Scope: Remove and replace the existing built-up roofs on the C40 RF Building and C41 CS Building. The contractor provides all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and expertise needed to complete the work under the statement of work and design specifications. - Procurement approach: Firm-fixed-price subcontract; award is based on Lowest-Price Technically Acceptable evaluation of the base scope. - Notable requirements: Proposals are evaluated for project-management staffing, comparable project experience, safety program and record, and quality assurance. A bid guarantee is required; the selected contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds and insurance. A schedule of values and project schedule are also required, and construction work is subject to applicable wage determinations and certified payroll reporting. - Named organizations and references: Princeton University and PPPL are identified in the procurement. The technical documents refer to a Michael Graves roof-replacement specification. No roofing-product OEM, manufacturer, brand, or part number is identified. - Commercial product quantities: None specified; this is a construction-services procurement covering two building roofs.

Description

The Princeton Plasmas Physics Laboratory is seeking a qualified contractor to replace roofing on two existing roofs.  The (C40 RF Building & C41 CS Building) which are past their useful life requiring costly maintenance to upkeep. Severe water infiltration occurs regularly at failing joints, punctures, and flashing. Portions of existing metal coping have pulled away during storm events causing large sections of membrane to separate from the substrate. A catastrophic failure to one of these roofs would negatively impact the ability to conduct the top priority experimental operations in the Laboratory. The Subcontractor shall provide all materials, labor, supervision, equipment, and expertise required to replace the noted roofs and specified components per the associated contractdesign documents. Construction scope includes the following:

Remove and replace existing built-up roofs at PPPL. Buildings include: a. C40 – RF Building b. C41 – CS Building

All work shall be perfomed IAW SOW titled: C40 & C41 RF ROOF REPLACEMENT CONSTRUCTION dated 28 Aug 2026

Only some of the solicitation documents have been posted.  The remaining documents will be released to offerors (on an as requested basis) when we receive the following information and documents

(1)  An e-mail confirmation of your intent to participate in the site visit/pre-bid meeting scheduled for 11/17/26

(2)  A signed solicitation acknowledgement form

(3)  Identification of your lead proposal manager for this solictation via e-mail

(4)  A written request for project drawings (see attached form)

The link to complete your Princeton supplier registration is referenced below::  

https://finance.princeton.edu/special-information/suppliers-and-payees/information-suppliers/become-princeton-supplier

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