LBNL decommissioning and demolition (D&D)

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), operated by the University of California under a Department of Energy prime contract, is seeking qualified contractors to perform decommissioning and demolition (D&D) services for multiple buildings located on Laboratory property. The services required encompass a comprehensive scope including project management, safety oversight, waste management, pre-demolition studies, site investigations, hazardous materials abatement, utility deactivation, demolition, soil excavation, site restoration, and design services. Respondents must demonstrate expertise in federal facility demolition, radiological and hazardous waste management, and safety oversight, with a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) requirement. This Request for Information (RFI) is targeting small businesses under NAICS 236220 with a size standard of $45 million, and the government is offering preferences for 8(a), disadvantaged, women-owned, HUB Zone, and veteran-owned businesses. The RFI response deadline is October 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM, with submission required electronically to Tracy Kaae at tracykaae@lbl.gov, followed by an anticipated Request for Proposals in January 2026 and contract award in December 2026.

This procurement is not utilizing a set-aside designation and has no identified incumbent contractor listed. The estimated project magnitude is $50 million, representing a significant federal construction opportunity. The project timeline extends from the current pre-solicitation phase through contract award in December 2026, allowing substantial time for proposal development and evaluation. The classified services fall under PSC category Y1EZ (Construction of Other Industrial Buildings) and NAICS 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), positioning this opportunity for specialized construction contractors with relevant federal experience and environmental remediation capabilities.