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Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-22 Wire Rope Service & NDT Inspections

Contract Schedule Milestone Date
Questions submitted by 2:00 pm MST
Questions with Answers posted by 2:00 pm MST
RFP Responses Due by 2:00 pm MST

Summary

This Request For Proposal (RFP) is issued by the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) for bi-annual wire rope Non-Destructive Test (NDT) inspections and services for Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) and the evolving operations. An individual firm will be selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work.

SDSTA’s standard procedure is to perform Bi-Annual Wire Rope Non-Destructive (NDT) inspections on the active length of the eight (8) regular hoisting ropes in the Spring and Fall of each year, and to inspect the drum ends each Fall. Testing will occur in March and September unless mutually agreed upon otherwise.