Amendment 02 to RFP NO. 375074GMKLB.pdf

AMENDMENT TO SOLICITATION

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE OF AMENDMENT:

December 22, 2025

SOLICITATION (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL) NO.

375074GMK

DATE RFP ISSUED:

December 11, 2025

PROJECT NO.

N/A

SOLICITATION CLOSE (DUE) DATE:

10:30 AM CT on December 24, 2025

TITLE OF PROJECT:

Giese Road Substation Feeder 24 Backfeed

Offerors must acknowledge this Amendment prior to the hour and date set forth in the solicitation by the following method:

1. Return the Amendment with a signature on the acknowledgment signature line.

If by virtue of this Amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by email making reference to the Solicitation and this Amendment and it is received prior to the due date and time set for proposals.

The above referenced Solicitation is amended as follows:

1. Questions and Answers.

2. The following Exhibits are added to this Solicitation

• Exhibit Y – Image 0299

• Exhibit Z – 75-150V Vault win

• Exhibit AA – Specification Bulletin 662A-31

All other terms and conditions as referenced under the subject RFP remain unchanged.

Kindly acknowledge receipt by signing and returning one (1) copy of this Amendment.

Company Name

Signature & Date

Name & Title of Individual

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC

Kirk Road & Wilson St.

P.O. Box 500, MS 312

Batavia, Illinois 60510-0500 USA

Gina M. Kern

Procurement Specialist IV

630-840-3955 ginakern@fnal.gov mailto:ginakern@fnal.gov

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Drawing G-2 Per notes 2 and 4 Fermilab is supplying Splice kits and Termination Kits.

Answer: Fermilab will supply Spice kits, and switch termination kits. The Subcontractor/awardee will be responsible for supplying pin(stingers) terminations for overhead fused cutouts.

2. Drawing G-2 Per note 5 Subcontractor to supply new manhole supports for each manhole where cable is installed.

Answer: Two new manhole cable supports are required for each new cable in each manhole, But on Drawing E-2

PMH cable support detail 2 Fermilab is supplying the arms stanchions and hardware.

Answer: Fermilab will provide cable supports.

3. Drawing E-1 Information Grid states subcontractor is supplying 12 Air Switch terminations (1ot) if this correct is there a part number for this product.

Answer: See Question No.1 response.

4. What type of stone will need to be replaced substation yard.

Answer: ¾-inch washed river rock.

5. Is 5” conduit run from new vault to new pole concrete incased.

Answer: 5” conduit does not need to be concrete incased.

6. How thick is the existing vault wall that needs to be saw cut.

Answer: Existing vault is 8” thick

a. A change has been made. In lieu of saw cutting the vault walls, we would like to core through the new manhole, and run conduit to the vault lid.

7. Dimensions and drawings of new Vault to be installed.

Answer: The vault spec is UCP 75-150V-WIN (attached) and is 70”x70”x48”. (drawing attached)

a. The vault needs to be ordered with a Lid to match the openings for a S&C PMH-10. Generic specification sheet attached.

8. Fermilab riggers to remove existing switch and transport on flatbed truck to storage area.

Answer: Confirmed.

9. Fermilab riggers to set new vault.

Answer: Confirmed.

10. What Pole size is being provided?

Answer: It will be a 45’ pole cut down to ~25’.

11. What size rings are needed to replace the brick around the existing vault?

Answer: (2) 6” risers.

Clarification:

The existing poles are not 100% known to be direct buried or on a foundation. The as-built does not indicate either

or. In the field there is concrete around one set, but may be overflow from the retaining wall. If there is a foundation, contractor is responsible for removal and backfill.