LBNF/DUNE-US South Dakota Transportation Services
ID: LBNF-357400-SHType: Solicitation
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFFERMILAB - DOE CONTRACTORBatavia, IL, 60510, USA

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General Freight Trucking, Local (484110)

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TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL/RELOCATION- TRANSPORTATION: MOTOR FREIGHT (V112)
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    The Department of Energy, through Fermilab, is soliciting proposals for transportation services related to the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE) in South Dakota. The procurement involves the transportation of approximately 6,900 metric tons of structural steel, prefabricated metal sheets, and other essential materials from a storage facility in Rapid City, SD, to the Ross Complex at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, SD. This transportation is critical for the construction of cryostats and scientific experiments, emphasizing the importance of timely and safe logistics support. Interested subcontractors should prepare their proposals in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) LBNF-357400-SH, with the contract period running from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Sharlene Horton at shorton@fnal.gov or Craig Schmitz at schmitzc@fnal.gov.

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    The document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) identified as LBNF-357400-SH, issued for transportation services related to the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (LBNF/DUNE) in South Dakota. The RFP outlines the terms of a subcontract between Fermi Research Alliance, LLC (FRA) and a subcontractor for logistics support, detailing the scope of work, performance standards, pricing structure, and reporting requirements. The subcontract period is established from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, with options for additional years. Key sections include requirements for vehicle availability, safety plans, and invoicing procedures, with specific criteria for proposal submissions, including experience, resources, and compliance with federal wage determinations. The evaluation will focus on the proposal's conformance to requirements and overall value to FRA. This RFP emphasizes meticulous compliance with technical standards and administrative protocols, highlighting a formalized process for communication and proposal evaluation. The document serves as an essential guide for potential subcontractors to prepare their proposals systematically while ensuring transparency and accountability in the federal contracting process.
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