RFP Fire Sprinkler Repair Lab 1, Cross Gallery, MI50, IB2A
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- Solicitation number
- ISD-381401-RO
- State
- Illinois
- Responses due
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Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC is requesting proposals for fire sprinkler repair work across four locations at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, with proposals due September 23, 2026 and a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit on September 15 at 10:00 AM. This is a small-business procurement classified under NAICS 238220 (Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors) with a $19.0 million size standard.
The scope spans four work orders at Lab 1, Cross Gallery, MI50, and IB2A. Work includes replacing approximately 54 linear feet of leaking pipe (ranging from 3 to 6 inches in diameter) with specified fittings, installing Vapor Shield pipe treatment systems at risers, replacing 28 sprinkler heads, reworking arm-overs and fittings, and conducting an NFPA 5-year internal assessment at MI50 with photographic documentation and written recommendations. Fall protection retractable harnesses are mandatory; contractors may use their own harness provided they use only approved anchor points. Each job is expected to complete within one to three days following Notice to Proceed.
Offerors must demonstrate at least ten years of industry experience in fire sprinkler installation and repair, provide descriptions of four minimum past projects completed within the past five years, and submit resumes for the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, and Safety Coordinator. Pricing is firm fixed price. Bid guarantees of not less than 20 percent of proposal price (not to exceed $3 million) are required. Performance bonds are required if subcontract value exceeds $150,000; payment bonds if it exceeds $35,000. Davis-Bacon Act wage requirements apply with certified weekly payroll submissions required through LCPTracker. Buy American requirements apply to construction materials.
Evaluation uses Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology. Written questions are due September 18, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST. The minimum acceptance period is 90 calendar days. Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes are exempt.
Opportunity text
Total Small Business Set-Aside, 238220 - Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. The contractor shall supply all material, labor, tools, and oversite to complete the following items per the quotes received: Lab 1 WO262868 Replace about 14-ft of leaking 4-in pipes leading from the hallway into the first house, then up into the attic. Replace elbow and Vic fittings. Install Vapor Shield pipe treatment system at the riser. Cross Gallery WO286328 Replace leaking joint, about 10-ft of 6-in pipe, elbow, tee, and old flanges and gaskets with new per the quote. Fall protection retractable harnesses must be worn and are available from Fermi. Contractor to use their own harness. Only use approved anchor points as directed by the task manager. MI50 WO169176 Replace about 20 feet of 4-in pipe leaking at the joints. There are signs of water stains and external corrosion primarily at the sprinkler heads. Replace 28 sprinkler heads and rework/replace arm-overs and fittings. Also perform an NFPA 5-yr internal assessment. Take pictures and document the pipe condition. Supply a report and recommendations. IB2A WO263866 Replace about 10-ft of leaking 3-in pipe and Vic couplings. Install Vapor Shield pipe treatment system at the riser.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 1.0_RFP_ISD-381041-RO.pdf |
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