RFP SC-25-665 MD 150 Metallic Construction w/Addendum 1

The Department of Energy's Ames National Laboratory is soliciting proposals for comprehensive metallic construction services under RFP SC-25-665 for the MD 150 renovation project. This construction project involves extensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) system upgrades, including the removal of 80% of existing equipment and installation of new systems, a new transformer, switchgear, and underground utility work within laboratory tunnels at the Ames, Iowa facility. Contractors must provide a firm fixed price proposal and demonstrate capabilities through detailed technical submissions including past performance records, safety programs, and project planning documentation. The evaluation will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, assessing proposals on non-cost factors such as past performance, safety program effectiveness, communication and coordination capabilities, and project planning approaches. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-proposal conference on August 6, 2025, proposal submissions due September 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM, with an anticipated contract award on September 25, 2025, and project commencement scheduled for October 20, 2025.

This solicitation has no set-aside designation and will be awarded through full and open competition, though the laboratory has established a small business subcontracting goal of 30% across various categories including veteran-owned, disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the provided documents, contractors must submit a 5% bid bond with their proposals and demonstrate financial stability through required documentation. The construction timeline indicates substantial completion targeted for August 18, 2026, following contract execution on September 29, 2025. Work will be performed exclusively at the Ames National Laboratory facility located at 2408 Pammel Drive in Ames, Iowa, requiring coordination with concurrent roofing projects and adherence to stringent DOE safety and security protocols. The project involves complex laboratory renovations requiring specialized knowledge of research facility construction and the ability to work within an active scientific research environment.