RFP#371815 - Well Maintenance and Abandonment

The Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory is seeking well maintenance and abandonment services through RFP#371815, which involves resetting protective covers for 8 monitoring wells and sealing/abandoning 11 monitoring wells across the facility's property in Batavia, Illinois. The work must be completed by July 21, 2025, and requires an Illinois-licensed water well driller who must obtain permits from the DuPage County Health Department and comply with Illinois Administrative Code requirements. The contractor will be responsible for removing near-surface materials, installing concrete surface pads, and sealing wells using neat cement grout or bentonite products while following strict environmental protection guidelines since the work occurs in a high-quality restored prairie area. The solicitation requires comprehensive safety documentation, including OSHA injury logs, workers' compensation data, and adherence to Fermilab's zero lost-time accident policy. Proposals are due September 15, 2025, just five days after the September 10, 2025 posting date.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside with Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC serving as the prime contractor under DOE Prime Contract No. 89243024CSC000002. The selected subcontractor must provide performance and payment bonds, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability ($1M per occurrence), and comply with prevailing wage requirements under the Davis-Bacon Act. Key contract requirements include monthly progress reporting, 10% retainage reduced to 5% after 50% completion, and submission of as-built drawings and warranty documentation upon project completion. The work will be performed at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Illinois 60510, with the contractor responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and personal protective equipment necessary to complete the well maintenance and abandonment services. The project follows a firm-fixed-price contract structure with specific milestones for mobilization, work performance, and demobilization phases.