Argon Piping Supply, Installation and Testing

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Background The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF) is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)-funded project aimed at constructing a facility to support a long-baseline neutrino oscillation experiment. This project is part of an international collaboration that seeks to explore fundamental questions in particle physics, including neutrino mass ordering and CP violation. The contract for Argon Piping Supply, Installation, and Testing is essential for transporting approximately 40,000 metric tons of Argon from the surface to the Central Utility Cavern (CUC) located underground at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota. Work Details The work involves the supply, installation, and testing of a stainless-steel pipeline for transporting Argon gas. The pipeline specifications include: - An 8-inch diameter Schedule 10 pipeline from the Argon Receiving Facility to the Ross shaft. - A 6-inch diameter Schedule 10 pipeline from the Ross shaft collar to the 4850 Level. - A return to an 8-inch diameter Schedule 10 pipeline from the Ross shaft back to the CUC. Tasks include preparation of an Environmental Safety and Health (ESH) Plan, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Plan, project scheduling, and execution of surface construction, shaft construction, and underground construction activities. Period of Performance The completion of construction is required within 250 calendar days from the date of award. Specific tasks have designated timeframes such as ordering piping (90 days), installation (140 days), and testing (20 days). Place of Performance The geographic location for performance includes Lead, South Dakota, specifically at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). Bidder Requirements Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in engineering and manufacturing welded stainless-steel pipes similar in scope to this project. They are required to submit a corporate safety plan with past three years' Experience Modification Rate (EMR), a Corporate Environmental Safety and Health Program compliant with DOE regulations, and a Quality Assurance Program meeting recognized standards such as ISO 9001 or ASME. Additionally, bidders must provide evidence of compliance with all applicable safety regulations and requirements outlined in the Statement of Work.