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Access Road
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Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC, acting as the managing and operating contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Idaho National Laboratory (INL), has issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) for construction services related to a new access road as part of the FY26 infrastructure improvement plan. This project aims to enhance site accessibility and operational effectiveness across the INL site. The scope includes design and construction of the roadway, grading and drainage work, surface preparation, and installation of signage and safety features, all in compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and DOE standards. Coordination with BEA engineering and operations teams is required throughout the project. The work is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wage requirements and the INL Site Stabilization Agreement for labor relations within the 890-square mile INL boundary, excluding facilities in Idaho Falls. Interested vendors are invited to submit responses by May 22, 2026, providing company details, road construction capabilities, NAICS codes, business size classification, and any prior DOE or federal contracting experience. Only selected respondents will be invited to participate in a subsequent Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation. The solicitation number is INL-26-033, and the place of performance is Idaho Falls, Idaho. Proprietary information in submissions must be clearly marked to ensure protection. The EOI does not include finalized contract clauses or evaluation factors but highlights compliance requirements such as the Davis-Bacon Act and INL’s labor agreements. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the INL site, with government oversight through BEA. No formal pricing, contract value, or delivery schedule has been specified at this stage, as this is a pre-solicitation action intended to identify qualified vendors for future contract award consideration.
General Info
Place of Performance
Idaho Falls, ID, 83415, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
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INTRODUCTION
Battelle 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 construction services for an access road as part of the FY26 infrastructure improvement plan. This initiative supports BEA’s commitment to enhancing site accessibility and operational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The FY26 Access Road project involves the construction of a new roadway to improve transportation routes within INL facilities. The scope of work may include the following:
- Design and construction of a new access road per project specifications.
- Grading, drainage, and surface preparation to ensure durability and compliance.
- Installation of signage, barriers, and safety features as required.
- Compliance with applicable environmental, safety, and DOE standards.
- Coordination with BEA engineering and operations teams throughout the project.
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 the Site Labor Coordinator at +1 (555) 000-0000 or at contact@example.gov. Construction work performed at Idaho Falls facilities is not subject to these agreements.
PROCESS
This 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 REQUIREMENTS
Interested vendors should submit an Expression of Interest that includes the following:
- Company name and point of contact
- Description of relevant road construction capabilities and experience
- NAICS codes and business size classification
- Any existing DOE or federal contracting experience (if applicable)
Deadline for submission: May 22, 2026
Submit to: contact@example.gov
Only select respondents, as determined by BEA, will receive an invitation to participate in the anticipated RFP solicitation.
PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
Because 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.
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