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This is a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) solicitation for Professional Building Architectural and Engineering Services at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab). FermiForward seeks to establish an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with up to three architectural/engineering (A/E) subcontractors in each of three project categories: (1) Repair, Maintenance, and Alterations ($1.7M total budget), (2) Interior Design, Furniture, and Furnishings ($2.7M total budget), and (3) Building Code and Life Safety ($490K total budget). The total award pool across all categories is $4.9 million over a four-year period, with individual task orders capped at $250,000.
Qualified firms must submit detailed qualifications by July 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM CST, including a statement of interest, narrative describing capabilities, key personnel resumes, and certifications. Evaluation will focus on the responsiveness of project managers, architects/designers, engineers, and building code officials, as well as the firm's project approach, quality control processes, and prior experience. A virtual pre-qualification meeting is scheduled for June 24, 2025, at 1:30 PM CT. The contract will be a two-year base period with two one-year option periods, primarily supporting operations at the Fermilab site in Batavia, Illinois.
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Managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science www.fnal.gov 1
Qualifications Based Selection (QBS)
ISD_365048_DA_R1
Architectural/Engineering Services
MATOC-IDIQ
Professional Building Architectural and Engineering Services
June 9, 2025
Managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science www.fnal.gov 2
The following requirements must be adhered to for the Offeror’s submission of qualifications to Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FermiForward) in support of this specific requirement.
1.0 INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL
You are invited to submit qualifications for the items specified in this Qualification Based Selection (QBS), in accordance with the provisions contained herein and the terms and conditions.
All questions concerning this QBS should be submitted in writing and directed to the Procurement Specialist listed below.
Procurement Specialist: Danielle Amico Phone: 630-840-3207 Email: damico@fnal.gov
Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC Procurement Department Kirk Road & Wilson Street Batavia, IL 60510-0500
2.0 QUALIFICATIONS DUE DATE
The offeror’s qualifications are to be emailed to the Procurement Specialist (damico@fnal.gov) no later than 5:00 PM CST on July 18, 2025. Partial or incomplete qualifications will not be considered.
FermiForward requires a minimum acceptance of ninety (90) calendar days for acceptance of qualifications and proposals. An offeror allowing less than Fermilab’s minimum acceptance period may be rejected.
FermiForward reserves the right to cancel this Solicitation at any time without incurring any liability or damages associated with such cancellation.
3.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION MEETING
A virtual pre-qualification meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:30pm CT via Microsoft Teams. Meeting login instructions will be sent separately via email. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss and clarify the QBS. However, nothing said or represented in the meeting shall be deemed to modify QBS requirements unless followed by a written amendment. Offerors are requested to submit questions relative to the QBS in advance of the meeting so the Procurement Specialist may prepare responses. Offerors’ participation at this meeting is strongly recommended.
Anyone planning to attend the virtual pre-qualification meeting must contact the Procurement Specialist (damico@fnal.gov) by Friday, June 20, 2025 to obtain meeting login information.
4.0 EXPLANATION OR INTERPRETATION OF QBS DOCUMENTS
The prospective offeror should examine and review the solicitation with care. Any prospective offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing to the Procurement Specialist listed above by 3:00 P.M. CT, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Any communication about this project with any other person will be viewed as an undermining of the source selection process, and the Offeror may be disqualified on that basis. Oral explanations or instructions mailto:damico@fnal.gov mailto:damico@fnal.gov mailto:damico@fnal.gov
Managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science www.fnal.gov 3 given before the award of a subcontract will not be binding. Any information given to a prospective offeror concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective offerors as an amendment to the solicitation if that information is necessary for submitting qualifications or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective offerors.
5.0 AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION
FermiForward may, by amendment, modify any provision or part of this QBS at any time before the award of any resultant subcontract. All terms and conditions that are not modified remain unchanged.
An Offeror shall acknowledge receipt of any amendments to this QBS. Failure to acknowledge may result in the disqualification of an Offeror’s proposal. The acknowledgment shall be provided by returning the Amendment with a signature on the acknowledgment signature line.
6.0 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE
Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) is America’s premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory that strives to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time for the benefit for all. Located in Batavia, Illinois, it is managed by the Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FermiForward) for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.
FermiForward’s Infrastructure Services Division – Engineering Department (ISD-ENG) is responsible for managing a wide variety of alterations, repairs, and new construction projects. This solicitation relates to professional Architectural and Engineering services and is anticipated to include smaller tasks for the following three (3) categories: (1) repair, maintenance and alterations, (2) interiors, and (3) building code and life safety.
This is a Qualifications Based Selection (QBS) for a MATOC IDIQ for a pool of consultants to provide professional Architectural and Engineering services. The selected firms will be asked to respond with specific project proposals for requested task orders. Under those task orders, the architect/engineering (A/E) subcontractors shall furnish the personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform the requested scope. FermiForward plans to award up to three (3) A/E subcontractors per category, with a total of no more than nine (9) subcontractors across the entire A/E pool, provided there is no overlap.
7.0 QUALIFICATION BASED SELECTION OF A/E SUBCONTRACTORS
Qualifications are requested for the selected offeror to provide services that will include all normal and customary professional services required of a qualified, licensed architect/engineering firm and its in-house or sub-tier subcontractors to perform A/E investigative and design services including development of construction documents, construction support for projects consisting of primarily building alterations and repair work, comprehensive interior design, and building code and life safety as described in Section
15.0 – CATEGORIES OF PROJECTS. It is the intent of FermiForward to award IDIQ Subcontracts to up to three firms for each of the Categories of Projects.
See Section 16.0 QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS for further information on Qualifications.
In responding to this QBS, the offeror will choose which categories of work they believe themselves to be qualified for and wish to be evaluated. YOU MAY IDENTIFY MORE THAN ONE
CATEGORY. QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE DEMONSTRATED INDIVIDUALLY FOR EACH
CATEGORY SELECTED.
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The selected subcontractor(s) and its sub-tier subcontractors will complete various tasks in accordance with FermiForward’s requirements as well as applicable portions of the DOE policies and State of Illinois codes, ordinances, and regulations as incorporated into contract No. 89243024CSC000002 between the DOE and FermiForward.
The Qualified Subcontractor shall furnish the personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, travel, and supplies necessary to perform various services from within the Categories of Projects listed in Section 15.0, when requested by FermiForward Procurement Department. The Subcontractor shall perform all tasks in-house or use a team of sub-tier subcontractors approved by FermiForward.
The awarded subcontractor will provide professional A/E services, including all normal and customary professional A/E services per the Illinois Architecture, Professional Engineering, and Structural Engineering Practice Act required of a qualified, professionally licensed A/E and its sub-tier subcontractors. The awarded subcontractor shall complete the various services outlined in each individual Task Order, which will include additional details regarding the scope of work, schedule, and budget requirements of each task.
As projects for services are identified, the firms in the corresponding category will be asked to submit pricing breakdowns for a specific scope of services on a rotating basis within the category. FermiForward will then provide any refinements to clarify the scope of services, negotiate manhours and overall fee with the firm based on their proposal. If concurrence cannot be achieved for applicable scope and fee, the next firm in the rotation under the category will be asked to submit a fee proposal. FermiForward reserves the right to issue a subcontract for similar services through use of other procurement vehicles.
FermiForward will procure these services using 40 U.S.C 11, Selection of Architects and Engineers (hereinafter referred to as the “Brooks Act”) and FAR subpart 36.6 A-E selection procedures.
8.0 SUB-TIER SUBCONTRACTORS, OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES, AND
CONSULTANTS
Any sub-tier subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the Subcontractor in connection with the services covered by a Task Order issued under the Subcontract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to with FermiForward during Subcontract and/or Task Order negotiations. The Subcontractor shall obtain the FermiForward Procurement Specialist’s consent before making any substitution for these sub-tier subcontractors, associates, or consultants after the Initial Subcontract or Task Order award.
The Subcontractor, with each Task Order proposal, must provide one-time fully loaded direct rates for new sub-tier subcontractors that will be used in proposing the FFP for the Task Order. FFP shall include any proposed travel, materials, and subcontracted costs.
As part of a Task Order proposal submittal, the Subcontractor must include a list of proposed sub-tier subcontractors and associated costs and milestones
9.0 TASK ORDERS
FermiForward anticipates issuing firm fixed price (FFP) task orders for A/E professional services, with individual task orders capped at $250,000. The total award pool for Professional Building A/E services across all three (3) categories over the four-year term will not exceed $4.9 million, which will be distributed among awarded firms. This estimate is provided for planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment on FermiForward’s part. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the successful Offeror
Managed by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science www.fnal.gov 5 is not guaranteed any minimum dollar amount per year under this subcontract; however, the minimum dollar amount for the life of the IDIQ subcontract is $1,000. The number of tasks to be negotiated will depend upon the availability of funding. This subcontract does not provide for a minimum or maximum number of task orders. The A/E professional services associated with this subcontract will be primarily for operations located at the Fermilab site in Batavia, Illinois.
The Subcontractor will submit a proposal in response to a request by FermiForward, which will include the Subcontractor’s proposed FFP for each task, the hours by labor category, materials, the scope of the task, a list of proposed deliverables, date of review submittals, and the completion date for the task.
The Subcontractor shall prepare and provide to FermiForward, at the times specified in the task order or at such other times as FermiForward shall designate, certain deliverables that include, but are not limited to: calculations, plans in Autodesk AutoCAD Civil3D, technical specifications in MS Word format, and other deliverables that will be specifically enumerated in the RFP for a task order (hereinafter, collectively "Deliverables").
10.0 FERMIFORWARD RESPONSIBILITIES
FermiForward will be responsible for the development of the general terms and conditions of the construction documents:
1. FermiForward will provide the technical requirements for each project including the capacities and characteristics of existing utilities and services. The subcontractor will be required to coordinate closely with FermiForward in all phases of design to ensure compatibility with the technical requirements;
2. FermiForward shall have the final decision to allow connections to existing electrical, mechanical, and process water services;
3. FermiForward will submit all required permit applications required by local, state, or federal agencies. (Note: The subcontractor shall provide information or supporting documentation required for the completion of these permit applications);
4. FermiForward will provide available subsurface investigation reports and existing drawings, calculations, and specifications;
5. FermiForward will provide reviews during the development of the project. These reviews are to assess compatibility with existing site systems and conformance with the technical requirements of the project. These reviews will not replace the subcontractor’s responsibility to perform their own review and verification of the work performed by the subcontractor in accordance with their quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program. FermiForward reviews assume no professional liability for the performance of the engineered work; and
6. FermiForward will provide all Fermilab-specific training at no cost to the subcontractor.
11.0 RISK MANAGEMENT
Risk mitigation strategies approved by FermiForward shall be incorporated into the A/E design.
The completed designs shall be clear, definite, comprehensive, and developed to appropriate scales of detail to be conducive to the SOW for each task order. The A/E firm is responsible for performing the work in accordance with professional standard practices and FermiForward requirements identified herein.
The Subcontractor shall ensure that architects or engineers registered to practice in the state of Illinois shall prepare or review and approve the design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other engineering features of the work.
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12.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
The Subcontractor is responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished under this subcontract.
The Subcontractor shall perform its services in accordance with the standards of care and diligence normally practiced by recognized firms in performing services of a similar nature.
The Subcontractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services.
The Subcontractor shall submit a Corporate Quality Control Plan that details the means and methods the Subcontractor will use to ensure the work meets an acceptable quality level. The Subcontractor may be required to submit a task-specific Quality Control Plan for each Task Order awarded under this Subcontract.
All work under Task Orders shall include the appropriate levels of “Value Engineering” and “Quality Control” to ensure that the final product is in compliance with the applicable codes and standards and conforms to the technical requirements of the project. The Subcontractor will be responsible for the coordination of the design and all quality assurance of work produced by the Subcontractor and its sub-tier subcontractors.
Deliverables such as samples, reports, spreadsheets, sketches, photographs, cost estimates, plans, and specifications in support of field changes or contract modifications, validating conformance to plans and specifications and drawings shall be provided in accordance with the schedule and delivery dates set by the task order. The deliverables shall be reviewed, verified, and approved by the Subcontractor in accordance with their QA/QC program prior to transmitting deliverables to FermiForward.
13.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY
At Fermilab, environmental protection and safety are of the highest importance. FermiForward’s policy is to protect the environment and the safety and health of all persons, including FermiForward employees, Subcontractor employees, scientific visitors, and visiting members of the public, from accident or injury while they are present on the Fermilab site or other location managed by FermiForward. Nothing shall have a higher priority.
Subcontractor employees performing fieldwork (e.g., inspections) on the Fermilab site shall perform such work in compliance with DOE 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety and Health Program (WSHP) under an FermiForward approved contractor WSHP or adoption of the FermiForward DOE approved WSHP. The Subcontractor shall prepare a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) using the hazard analysis form in Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual (FESHM) 7010 and submit for FermiForward review and approval covering its fieldwork. Any Subcontractor employees who will perform the fieldwork shall complete the FermiForward Subcontractor Safety Orientation training. Questions related to the JSA process can be addressed during the Subcontractor Safety Orientation.
Those Subcontractor employees performing fieldwork may also be required by FermiForward to attend other safety training for specific hazards encountered during the work.
Subcontractor designs shall support compliance with DOE 10 CFR 851: Worker Safety and Health Program, the FESHM, and the Fermilab Radiological Control Manual (FRCM). FESHM and FRCM contains FermiForward’s policies and procedures designed to manage ES&H hazards in accordance with the requirements of the Work Smart set of ES&H standards attached to the DOE contract.
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14.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The period of performance for each IDIQ subcontract will be a two (2) year base subcontract with two (2) one-year option periods.
15.0 CATEGORIES OF PROJECTS
For purposes of allowing offerors to focus on their firms’ strengths and to allow the requesting department to request follow-up on proposals from firms more specifically qualified for the projects, the broad category of architectural/engineering work has been sub-grouped into the following categories:
15.1 Repair, Maintenance, and Alterations
Tasks in this category will generally be small projects in support of maintaining the lab infrastructure. Work will include analysis and problem solving. Projects may be multi-disciplined or specialized. In most cases, a Construction Documents package will be required for competitive fixed-price procurement and includes, but is not limited to, drawings, specifications, a Class 1 estimate, and a Statement of Work. In some cases, Construction Documents will be prepared for Time and Materials procurement and require the documentation of existing conditions for repair, maintenance, or alternation scopes of work. Additional tasks may include conducting a study to analyze end-of-life or failing architectural elements of existing facilities, document findings, and provide recommendations for necessary repairs.
The total dollar amount for this category for all 4 years is approximately $1.7 million.
15.2 Interior Design, Furniture, and Furnishings
Tasks in this category will cover a wide range of projects, from minor space modifications to full reconfiguration and modernization of departments and divisions. Projects may be multi-disciplined or specialized. Projects may be comprehensive covering planning, design, and construction administration or may be for specific phases. Renderings may be included. Construction Document packages or individual components may be required, including detailed drawings, specifications, Class 1 cost estimates, schedules, and a Statement of Work, all prepared for competitive fixed price procurement. Furniture and furnishings will generally be from the GSA schedule and will require layouts, specifications, and vendor proposals. Maintaining existing building standards may be required.
The total dollar amount for this category for all 4 years is approximately $2.7 million.
15.3 Building Code and Life Safety
Tasks in this category will provide multi-disciplinary building and safety services and will cover plan review and analysis of projects, inspections, and investigations, as well as incidental services that the professionals providing those services may logically or justifiably perform to determine conformance to the International Building Code, The Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), the Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual (FESHM) for building construction, and OSHA 1910 and 1926. Tasks may involve requests for opinions on code or regulation sections, reports and documentation, and field evaluation. Tasks may include isolated components or full building or major renovations. Authorized Use and Possession (AUP) inspections for Code compliance and safety may be included. Interpretations of Code sections may be included.
The total dollar amount for this category for all 4 years is approximately $490,000.
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16.0 QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Offerors must provide satisfactory evidence of its ability to manage and coordinate the types of activities described in this Solicitation and to produce the specified services on time. As a part of the Solicitation Response above, Offerors shall demonstrate their qualifications and experience with the submittal of the following: statement of interest, narrative, key personnel, and certifications. Succinct responses free from excess marketing materials are preferred and will score higher. A stand-alone Qualifications Submittal shall be submitted for each Category of Projects the Offeror is applying for.
16.1 Statement of Interest – Submission Requirements
A statement of interest cover letter (one page maximum) with the following information:
a. Identify the Category of Projects for which the Offeror wishes to be considered.
b. The firm’s primary point of contact for this work.
c. The location of the offeror’s office(s) that will provide the services. Local Offices to the Chicagoland area will score higher than out-of-state offices.
16.2 Narrative – Submission Requirements
Offerors shall submit a concise narrative describing the firm's capabilities and approach in performing Architect-Engineer services relevant to each category of project. Each narrative should focus on the following topics to demonstrate the firm’s overall qualifications at each category of project:
a. Project Approach
b. Quality Control & Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
c. Alternative Development and Cost Estimation
Appendix A: Submission Requirements for Narrative and Resumes provides a detailed outline of the submission requirements for each project category narrative.
The Offeror shall submit a Corporate Quality Control Plan that details the means and methods the Offeror will use to ensure the work meets an acceptable quality level. This shall be submitted as a separate section or separate attachment. Only one Corporate Quality Control Plan is needed, even if submitting for multiple categories.
16.3 Key Personnel – Submission Requirements
Offeror shall demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience, including resumes of key individuals, and relevant projects completed.
Appendix A: Submission Requirements for Narrative and Resumes provides minimum qualifications for the Project Manager, Project Architect/Designer, Certified Building Code Official (CBO), and Project Engineer(s).
16.3.1 Project Manager
The Project Manager (PM) shall be a senior professional responsible for leading and overseeing all task orders issued under this IDIQ contract.
The PM shall serve as the A/E firm’s primary point of contact and shall be accountable for delivering high-quality work products in accordance with Fermilab’s requirements, project schedules, and budget constraints.
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16.3.2 Project Architect/Designer
The Project Architect/ Designer shall be a licensed design professional responsible for the design integrity, technical quality, and code compliance of all design deliverables under this IDIQ contract. This individual may also serve as the Project Manager if they meet the requirements of both roles.
16.3.3 Certified Building Code Official (CBO)
The Certified Building Code Official shall be a qualified professional responsible for conducting building code and life safety analyses, providing expert interpretation of codes, and ensuring compliance across all related task orders.
The CBO may also be tasked with supporting the Fermilab Building Code Official and Fermilab-designated Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in reviewing proposed projects for compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
16.3.4 Project Engineers
Each project category may involve various tasks, including but not limited to scopes of work that require the support of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering. When such support is necessary to complete a deliverable, the A/E firm is responsible for providing the required engineering services. These services may be performed by the A/E firm’s staff or subcontracted to subconsultants meeting the qualifications.
16.4 Certifications
16.4.1 Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC), Form SARC The successful Offeror’s submittal of this completed form will be incorporated in the resultant subcontract. If an offering entity is a joint venture, association, consortia, or partnership, each member entity must submit an individual Representations and Certifications Form.
16.4.2 Proposal Certifications, Form PUR-466
All appropriate sections are required to be completed and signed by a company official.
17.0 QUALIFICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA
The evaluation team will make the selection of one or more offerors (if any) to subcontract with FermiForward on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications, and subject to the negotiation of a fair and reasonable pricing arrangement.
Request for Qualifications responses must not include any information regarding the offeror’s fees, pricing, or other compensation.
Firm submittals will be evaluated by category based on the following, in order of priority:
• Responsiveness of the resume of the Project Manager to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the explanatory narrative for the Project Manager to the outlined requirements.
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• Responsiveness of the Resume of the Project Architect/Designer to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the explanatory narrative for the Project Architect/Designer to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the Resume of the Project Engineer(s), either in-house or subconsultant, to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the explanatory narrative for the Project Engineer(s), either in-house or subconsultant, to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the Resume of the ICC Certified Building Official, Plan Examiner, or Code Enforcement to the outlined requirements (if applicable).
• Responsiveness of the explanatory narrative for the ICC Certified Building Official, Plan Examiner, or Code Enforcement to the outlined requirements (if applicable).
• Responsiveness of the Offeror’s Project Approach, QA/QC, and Alternative Development and Cost Estimation to the outlined requirements.
• Responsiveness of the Offeror’s cover letter to the outlined requirements.
• Prior history of work at Fermilab, other DOE National Labs, or other government experience, if any, as reflected in the required narratives and resumes to the outlined requirements.
• Location of the primary office out of which the majority of the work will be performed, with offices in the Chicagoland area and proximal to Fermilab scoring higher.
18.0 LATE SUBMISSION
Proposals received by FermiForward after the Submittal Date and Time indicated may not be considered.
19.0 OFFEROR’S MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF
QUALIFICATIONS
The offeror may submit modifications to its qualifications at any time before the solicitation closing date and time and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.
Qualifications may be withdrawn at any time before the submission deadline. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Procurement Specialist.
20.0 INSURANCE
Certificates of insurance of the types and in the amounts in accordance the Clause 15 in FermiForward General Terms and Conditions for Services and Insurance Requirements for Architect and Engineer Subcontracts will be required of the successful offeror before physical work at the site commences.
All policies, except for Worker’s Compensation and Professional Liability, shall provide by appropriate language that Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, the University of Chicago, Universities Research Association, Inc., and the United States Government are additional insureds for all coverages, including but not limited to completed operations. The certificates shall state that waiver of subrogation by all insurers, including workers’ compensation, is granted in favor of the additional insureds as required by written
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21.0 EXCEPTIONS AND DEVIATIONS
Offerors taking exceptions, deviations, or conditional assumptions must identify and explain each exception/deviation, or conditional assumption taken with sufficient amplification and justification to permit evaluation(s). Such exceptions, deviations, or conditional assumptions will not themselves automatically cause a proposal to be deemed unacceptable to FermiForward. However, a large number of exceptions or one or more significant exceptions not providing benefit to FermiForward may result in the rejection of your proposal as unacceptable.
22.0 INCORPORATED DOCUMENTATION
• Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s A/E Consultant Handbook: AEConsultantHandbook.pdf
• Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s Design Guides: Design Guide.pdf
• Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s CAD Standards: CAD Standards 2017.pdf
• Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) Guide:
BIM_Guide.pdf
• Fermi Forward Discovery Group’s Graphic Standards at Fermilab: Graphic Standards –
Templates
• Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual
• Fermilab Radiological Control Manual (FRCM)
• DOE Order 413.3B, Program and Project Management for the Acquisition of Capital Assets
• Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings and Associated Instructions by the
Council on Environmental Quality
To access these guides, please reference the SOW and follow the links below:
Fermilab Environment, Safety and Health Manual (FESHM) | Environment, Safety and Health (fnal.gov) - Public Fermilab Radiological Control Manual (FRCM) | Environment, Safety and Health (fnal.gov) - Public
23.0 EXHIBITS
• Exhibit A - Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC General Terms and Conditions for Services (1/2025)
• Exhibit B - Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC Insurance Requirements for Architect & Engineer Subcontracts (1/2025)
• Exhibit C – Statement of Work entitled “Architectural/Engineering Services MATOC-IDIQ” dated 6/9/2025
• Exhibit D – Proposal Certifications, Form PUR-466 (Rev. 2)
• Exhibit E – SARC - Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (Rev. 4)
• Exhibit F – Sample IDIQ Subcontract
• Exhibit G – Summary of Required Solicitation Documents
• Exhibit H – Standard Construction Specifications https://web.fnal.gov/organization/fess/Shared%20Documents/AEConsultantHandbook.pdf https://web.fnal.gov/organization/fess/Shared%20Documents/2015%20Design%20Guide%20reissued%20July%202018%20with%20updates%202018%200726.pdf?Web=1 https://web.fnal.gov/organization/fess/Shared%20Documents/CAD%20Standards%202017.pdf https://web.fnal.gov/organization/fess/Shared%20Documents/BIM_Guide.pdf https://www.fnal.gov/faw/designstandards/templates/ https://www.fnal.gov/faw/designstandards/templates/ https://publicdocs.fnal.gov/cgi-bin/ListBy?topicid=49 https://publicdocs.fnal.gov/cgi-bin/ListBy?topicid=49 https://publicdocs.fnal.gov/cgi-bin/ListBy?topicid=91 https://publicdocs.fnal.gov/cgi-bin/ListBy?topicid=91
| 1.0 INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL |
| 2.0 QUALIFICATIONS DUE DATE |
| 3.0 PRE-QUALIFICATION MEETING |
| 4.0 EXPLANATION OR INTERPRETATION OF QBS DOCUMENTS |
| 5.0 AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION |
| 6.0 INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE |
| 7.0 QUALIFICATION BASED SELECTION OF A/E SUBCONTRACTORS |
| 8.0 SUB-TIER SUBCONTRACTORS, OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES, AND CONSULTANTS |
| 9.0 TASK ORDERS |
| 10.0 FERMIFORWARD RESPONSIBILITIES |
| 11.0 RISK MANAGEMENT |
| 12.0 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS |
| 13.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY |
| 14.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE |
| 15.0 CATEGORIES OF PROJECTS |
| 15.1 Repair, Maintenance, and Alterations |
| 15.2 Interior Design, Furniture, and Furnishings |
| 15.3 Building Code and Life Safety |
| 16.0 QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS |
| 16.1 Statement of Interest – Submission Requirements |
| 16.2 Narrative – Submission Requirements |
| 16.3 Key Personnel – Submission Requirements |
| 16.3.1 Project Manager |
| 16.3.2 Project Architect/Designer |
| 16.3.3 Certified Building Code Official (CBO) |
| 16.3.4 Project Engineers |
| 16.4 Certifications |
| 16.4.1 Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC), Form SARC |
| 16.4.2 Proposal Certifications, Form PUR-466 |
| 17.0 QUALIFICATION EVALUATION CRITERIA |
| 18.0 LATE SUBMISSION |
| 19.0 OFFEROR’S MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF QUALIFICATIONS |
| 20.0 INSURANCE |
| 21.0 EXCEPTIONS AND DEVIATIONS |
| 22.0 INCORPORATED DOCUMENTATION |
| 23.0 EXHIBITS |
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