COMPETITIVE BIDDING NOTICE – Request for Proposals (RFP) for FEL3 & Detailed Design

The Primient-Synonym Joint Venture (iPROOF), supported by funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) under Award Number ED25HDQ0G0005, is soliciting proposals for Front-End Loading Phase 3 (FEL3) and Detailed Design services for the iPROOF facility.

Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals in accordance with 2 CFR 200 procurement standards and EDA requirements. The awarded contract will support the design and engineering efforts necessary to recommission and expand the iPROOF facility for contract microbial fermentation manufacturing.

Proposal Schedule

Task

Task

Date

Date

Responsible By

Responsible By

Request for Proposals (RFP)


Request for Proposals (RFP)


Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

iPROOF

iPROOF

Notice of Intent to Bid Due

Notice of Intent to Bid Due

Friday, April 4, 2025

Friday, April 4, 2025

Bidder

Bidder

Pre-Bid Meeting

Pre-Bid Meeting

Week of April 7, 2025

Week of April 7, 2025

iPROOF/Bidder

iPROOF/Bidder

Site Visit Meeting

Site Visit Meeting

Week of April 14, 2025

Week of April 14, 2025

iPROOF/Bidder

iPROOF/Bidder

Proposals Due

Proposals Due

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Bidder

Bidder

Interested firms should refer to the official RFP document, which will be made available upon request. For more information on proposal submission, eligibility, and project details, please contact iproof.procurement@primient.com.

This project is subject to all EDA grant compliance requirements, including procurement standards outlined in 2 CFR 200. iPROOF is committed to fair and open competition and encourages participation from small and disadvantaged businesses.

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