Warm Waste Pond

2026-11-03

Expression of InterestWarm Waste Pond1 . 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 for the construction of a new lined warm waste pond at the Advanced Test Reactor ( ATR ) Complex to support ongoing ATR operations . 2 . BACKGROUNDINL is a U . S . Department of Energy ( DOE ) national laboratory dedicated to nuclear energy , national security , and clean energy innovation . The ATR Complex requires an additional lined pond to expand the capacity and enhance resiliency . Subcontractors should expect compliance with applicable federal , state , and local requirements – including environmental , safety , and electrical standards – and INL site procedures and quality programs . The scope of work may include the following :• Pond footprint up to ~ 25 % larger than existing individual warm waste ponds .• CSPE - R primary geomembrane liner installation , including subgrade preparation , anchor trenches , and seam QA / QC .• HDPE secondary liner ( double - lined system ) with leak - detection layers and monitoring infrastructure .• Extension of the existing gravel road for construction access and long - term operations .• Extension of existing chain - link fence and security features around the new pond .• Power service to the new pond , including electrical distribution for monitoring , pumping , and controls .• Extension of the existing discharge line to the new pond with required tie - ins and isolation .• Leak detection system and redundant pumping system , including controls integration and performance testing . 3 . 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 . 4 . SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTSInterested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following :• Company name and point of contact • Description of relevant capabilities and experience with earthwork and pond construction ; CSPE - R and HDPE geomembrane installation ; double - liner leak - detection systems ; industrial pumping and controls ; civil / site ( roads , rending ); and pipeline extensions in industrial settings .• NAICS codes and business size classification • Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience ( if applicable ) Deadline for submission : March 17 , 2026Submit to : Chase . Egbert @ inl . govOnly selected respondents , as determined by BEA , will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation . 5 . 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

2026-05-11