The Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) is seeking a qualified small‑business contractor to replace the high‑bay roof and repair masonry walls of the MINOS Service Building on the Fermilab site in Batavia, Illinois. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, small‑business set‑aside (NAICS 236220) and requires the subcontractor to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, bonding, safety, and quality‑control oversight. The work is sequenced over approximately 140 calendar days, beginning with a Notice to Proceed, followed by masonry investigation and repair, a 30‑day curing period, roof replacement, and final punch‑list completion. A mandatory pre‑proposal meeting/site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by September 18, 2026. Proposals are due electronically by 5 PM CT on October 6, 2026. The award will be made to the best‑valued technically acceptable offer, with a strong emphasis on technical merit over price.
• Scope: High‑bay roof removal & replacement; masonry wall investigation, repair, and repointing.
• Contract type: Small‑business set‑aside, firm‑fixed‑price, Best Value.
• NAICS: 236220 – Commercial & Institutional Building Construction.
• Timeline: 140 days total; key milestones at 0, 65, 95, 125, and 140 days.
• Mandatory pre‑bid meeting/site visit: September 9, 2026 (strongly recommended).
• Questions due: September 18, 2026.
• Proposal deadline: October 6, 2026, 5 PM CT.
• Required certifications: Sika Sarnafil authorized applicator, Johns Manville Peak Advantage contractor, Davis‑Bacon compliance, Buy‑American, insurance, bonds.
• Evaluation: Technical criteria (70 pts) weighted higher than price (30 pts).