Fire Hydrant Replacement

2026-11-03

INTRODUCTIONBattelle Energy Alliance , LLC ( BEA ) Management & Operating Contractor of the U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) owned Idaho National Laboratory ( INL ), is seeking an Expression of Interest ( EOI ) from qualified vendors to provide fire hydrant replacement services at the Specific Manufacturing Capability ( SMC ) facility . This initiative supports BEA ’ s commitment to maintaining reliable fire protection systems and ensuring compliance with safety standards . BACKGROUNDThe SMC facility requires replacement of aging fire hydrants to maintain operational readiness and meet fire safety requirements . The scope of work may include the following : Removal and disposal of existing fire hydrants . Installation of new hydrants and associated piping connections . Verification of water supply and pressure requirements . Compliance with applicable safety , environmental , and fire protection standards . Testing and commissioning to ensure proper functionality . INL is a U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy , national security , and clean energy innovation . INL is operated under a management and operating contract with the Department of Energy and as such , the Davis - Bacon Act applies for contracts in excess of $ 2 , 000 for the construction , alteration , or repair ( including painting and decorating ) of buildings or works at INL . Construction work at the laboratory Site covered under the Davis - Bacon Act is additionally subject to the INL Site Stabilization Agreement ( SSA ). These Site areas include all areas within the 890 - square mile boundary , including the Material and Fuels Complex , Central Facilities Area , Advanced Test Reactor , Radioactive Waste Management Complex , and Specific Manufacturing Capability . The agreement is between signatory contractors and labor unions performing such work . Information regarding the INL Site Stabilization Agreement is available from theSite Labor Coordinatorat ( 208 ) 524 - 4404 or at lance @ sitelabor . org . Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements . PROCESSThis EOI is the first step in identifying interested and qualified vendors . Responses may be used to inform the development of a formal solicitation list . Selected vendors may be invited to participate in a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) process for award consideration . SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSInterested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following : Company name and point of contactDescription of relevant fire hydrant replacement capabilities and experienceNAICS codes and business size classificationAny existing DOE or federal contracting experience ( if applicable ) Deadline for submission : March 27 , 2026Submit to : Chase . Egbert @ inl . govOnly select respondents , as determined by BEA , will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation . PROPRIETARY INFORMATIONBecause information received in response to this EOI may be business sensitive or proprietary to the responding party , respondents must mark information in their responses accordingly .

Idaho

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