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Cathodic Protection Maintenance Services

Department of EnergyIssuing agency·Illinois·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Aug 21, 2026·Posted Jul 29, 2026

AI takeaways

FermiForward seeks a contractor for monthly and annual inspection, testing, and reporting services for Fermilab's cathodic protection systems, performed across the Fermi Batavia Site in Kane and DuPage Counties, Illinois.
Proposals are due August 21, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (CT), and the contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) subcontract for one base year with two option years, estimated to run from 10/1/2026 to 9/30/2029.
The work includes inspecting 31 underground natural gas pipeline test stations and 19 impressed current rectifier/test stations, with monthly reports due within one week and annual reports within twelve business days.
The solicitation is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, issued by Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, with NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services).
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Seth Mercil (smercil@fnal.gov) with the subject line 'RFP No: 381952-SM (Offeror Name)'.
The successful offeror must provide Certificates of Insurance in accordance with Fermilab's Insurance Requirements for Non-Professional Services prior to commencing on-site work.
Requirement: The Offeror shall submit a copy of their Corporate Quality Assurance Plan with the bid or proposal; failure to submit could constitute a non-responsive bid.
Requirement: The Offeror shall submit a copy of their ES&H (corporate) program and the last three (3) years of Experience Modification Ratings (EMR) and OSHA Logs.
Requirement: The Subcontractor must provide Experience Modification Rating (EMR) Rates and OSHA 300 log for last three years; the EMR must be less than one (1.0).
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall submit the ES&H Certificate with the pertinent information related to this Subcontract.
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall provide all required PPE to their employees and monitor the worksite to assure workers are wearing the required PPE.
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall submit a written silica exposure control plan as required by 29 CFR 1926.1153.
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall provide a Competent Person available on site at all times when work is in progress.
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall submit a copy of their Corporate Quality Control Plan.
Requirement: The Subcontractor shall provide qualified/certified personnel and calibrated/certified equipment, with certifications supplied with the bid package.

Term: one base year with 2 option…
Documents: 13 files

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Contact the buyer

Seth Mercil

smercil@fnal.govEmail (630) 840-4065Phone

Location:

IL 60510

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SM-381952

Method

Solicitation

Duration

one base year with 2 option years

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What this bid is asking for

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Perform monthly and annual inspections, testing, and routine maintenance of cathodic protection systems, including 31 underground natural gas pipeline test stations and 19 impressed current rectifier/test stations.
Provide all qualified personnel, calibrated and certified equipment, supervision, materials, tools, scheduling, and coordination necessary to complete the work.
Submit monthly inspection reports within one week of completion and annual inspection reports within twelve business days, including all inspection data, trend analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions.
Immediately notify the Service Coordinator of any cathodic protection not performing adequately or any immediate maintenance issues, by phone followed by written documentation via email.
Complete and submit the Technical Proposal, Pricing Schedule (Exhibit 2), SARC (Exhibit 5), Proposal Certifications (Exhibit 6), FESHM (Exhibit 7), and Quality Requirements (Exhibit 8).

Posted Scope of Work

FermiForward is seeking qualified contractors to perform monthly and annual inspection, testing, and reporting services for Fermilab’s cathodic protection systems. The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, calibrated equipment, and required documentation to inspect underground natural gas piping cathodic protection systems, impressed current stations, rectifiers, and associated components. Services include system measurements, condition assessments, routine minor maintenance, deficiency notifications, and comprehensive inspection reports with recommendations for corrective actions.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The Subcontractor shall perform monthly and annual inspection, testing, and routine maintenance of Fermilab's cathodic protection systems, including thirty-one (31) underground natural gas pipeline test stations and nineteen (19) impressed current rectifier/test stations serving water piping and test beam systems. Services include system measurements, condition assessments, routine minor maintenance (re-connecting wires, replacing broken caps, replacing spent fuses, adjusting voltages, cleaning equipment), deficiency notifications, and comprehensive inspection reports with recommendations for corrective actions. Monthly reports must be submitted within one (1) week of completion and annual reports within twelve (12) business days, including all inspection data, trend analysis, and recommendations.

Questions & answers

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What is the submission deadline and method?

Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to smercil@fnal.gov no later than August 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m. (CT).

What is the contract duration?

The subcontract shall be for one base year with 2 option years, with an estimated start date of 10/1/2026 and end date of 9/30/2029.

What are the key deliverables?

The contractor must submit monthly inspection reports within one week of completion and annual inspection reports within twelve business days, including all inspection data, trend analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions.

Is this a small business set-aside?

Yes, the solicitation states 'Socioeconomic Program – 100% Small Business Set-Aside'.

What is the place of performance?

The work is performed across the Fermi Batavia Site, in both Kane and DuPage Counties, Illinois.

Documents

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Exhibit 11. Natural_Gas_Passive_Cathodic_Protection_Drawing_Set.pdfPDF

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