LBNF Under Ground Concrete Work at SURF

Fermi Forward Discovery Group LLC (FFDG) is managing the concrete project for the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE-US). Work takes place at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. The scope includes demolition, concrete and rail installation, and modified sheave beam work on the 4850 Level. Logistics require shaft access and material transport via the Ross Shaft. This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. A virtual pre-proposal conference is set for June 3, 2026, with proposals due June 17, 2026. Eligibility requires $500,000 minimum annual revenue and an Experience Modification Rate (EMR) below 1.0. Amendment 01 specifies that the subcontractor must provide underground forklifts and includes structural drawings for wall elevations and reinforcement. This solicitation covers technical execution and administrative compliance for underground concrete work. Amendment 01 adds structural drawings for wall elevations and reinforcement and clarifies that the subcontractor must provide underground forklifts. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, with mandatory gates for safety, financial stability, and experience. Quality standards follow the Three Phases of Control methodology: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up. Subcontractors must submit a Quality Control Plan and an ES&H plan complying with 10 CFR Part 851 and 835. Requirements include a one-year warranty and Davis-Bacon wages.