How to bid on bar grating and saddle clips for Fermilab

What Fermilab is buying

Fermilab is seeking proposals to procure bar grating and saddle clips. The opportunity is an RFP in the construction category, with the listed location in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Amendment 01 clarifies the technical specifications. It states that no other terms have changed. Vendors should review the amendment alongside the RFP and associated documents.

Deadline and what to submit

The proposal is due Friday, November 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The listing also gives a deadline of 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on that date.

A complete package includes a proposal with lead time, RFP 388000kmb, PROC-FRM-466 Proposal Certifications (v1.0), and the SARC Subcontractor Annual Reps & Certs (PROC-FRM-100 v1.0) if it has not been completed within the last year. Submit the package by the stated Central Time deadline.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit vendors that can supply bar grating and saddle clips and provide pricing and lead-time information in a complete proposal. Review the RFP and Amendment 01 to determine whether your products meet the clarified technical specifications.

How to access the bid documents

Open the opportunity through the portal’s “View original source” option. The first click may take you to the portal homepage; click it again to reach the bid. A free account may be needed to view documents, though some bids are available without one.

Review the full RFP, associated documentation, and Amendment 01 before preparing your response.

Prepare a complete, clear proposal

Check your proposal against the RFP’s submission instructions and include pricing and lead time. Use the required forms, and confirm whether your SARC was completed within the past year so you know whether to include it.

Compare your proposed products with the technical specifications clarified by Amendment 01. Allow time to assemble and check every required document before submitting by the deadline.