Central Utility Building Addition and Renovation Construction, UIP Subproject 1-CUB

Department of Energy is taking bids for building construction and renovation work in Batavia, Illinois.

Bids dueDecember 17, 2026
Time left34 days left
WhereBatavia, Illinois
Who can bidOpen to any company

The job at a glance

Solicitation numberRFP-376508-CD
AgencyDepartment of Energy
OfficeFermilab - Doe Contractor
WhereBatavia, Illinois
PostedOctober 30, 2026
Bids dueDecember 17, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-06:00)
Who can bidOpen to any company
IndustryBuilding construction & renovation (NAICS 236210)
Notice typeSolicitation
Contracting contactChris Daley · cdaley@fnal.gov
Official noticeView on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

On Ocotber 30, 2026, Amendment No. 3 was issued to provide responses to questioins received from prospective offerors, provide as-built drawing and photos for reference only, extend thequestions due date to December 1, 2026, and to extend the proposal due date to December 17, 2026. On October 7, 2026, Amendment No. 2 was issued to correct badge access link provided in Amendment No. 1. On October 6, 2026, Amendment No. 1 was issued to provide dates for site visits. This scope of work is to build an addition and renovate the Central Utility Building (CUB). The CUB supplies chilled water, hot water, low conductivity water, and makeup water to various lab buildings and systems. These systems serve both comfort cooling and heating needs, as well as process cooling and utility requirements. It is vital to Fermilab’s mission that CUB be revitalized and expanded, ensuring the ability to serve…

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What you'll need to bid

  • The bid form. Construction jobs usually use the SF-1442: your company details, your price, the amendments you acknowledge, and a signature.
  • Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
  • Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
  • Prices that respect the wage rules. Federal construction over $2,000 pays at least the Davis-Bacon rates in the attached wage determination.
  • Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
  • Bonds if the job is large. Federal construction over $150,000 needs payment and performance bonds, and often a bid bond (SF-24).

Always check the notice itself: the instructions in the solicitation win over any general rule.

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