RFP 2026 15KV Feeder 37 and 46B Upgrades

Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (FFDG), on behalf of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (FNAL) in Batavia, Illinois, is soliciting proposals for 2026 15KV Feeder 37 and 46B electrical upgrades under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with proposals due August 14, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on July 22 at 8:30 AM CDT. This is a small business set-aside under NAICS code 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors) with a $19.0 million size standard.

The scope includes replacing a faulted segment of Feeder 46B from DSTR-MRB0-1 to transformer Y-B03, replacing cable segments from DSTR-HIL-1 to transformer Y-PL-11, installing a new 15kV distribution air switch and 500 kVA transformer, and demolishing and replacing a 480V electric service in the PS-5 service building. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, bonding, insurance, safety oversight, quality control, and overhead. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager and Project Superintendent each with five years of construction experience, three and five completed similar projects respectively, and 30-hour OSHA training; and a Safety Coordinator with five years of experience and Certified Safety Professional status. Technical proposals must demonstrate five or more years of experience installing underground power cable at comparable voltages, NFPA 70E compliance, and document at least four past projects completed within five years.

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) competitive procurement. The successful offeror must provide a firm fixed price with a bid guarantee of not less than 20 percent of bid price (not to exceed $3 million). If subcontracts exceed $35,000, a Payment Bond of 100 percent is required within 10 days of execution; if exceeding $150,000, a Performance Bond of 100 percent is also required. Davis-Bacon wage determination applies. Prospective bidders must submit attendance information and complete access request forms at least five days prior to the July 22 pre-proposal meeting. Proposals must remain acceptable for a minimum of 90 calendar days from opening.