Description
The University of Missouri is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gauge market interest and gather input on procurement and construction approaches for the NextGen MURR research reactor project. The RFI seeks insights on construction delivery methods, contractual responsibilities, nuclear‑qualified capabilities, and pricing structures for a large‑scale nuclear facility that will include a reactor building, auxiliary structures, and extensive utility installations at a greenfield site in Columbia, Missouri. Respondents are asked to comment on their ability to self‑perform or subcontract nuclear and non‑nuclear scopes, quality‑assurance compliance (NQA‑1 or equivalent), and preferred contract models (CM‑R, Design‑Build, EPC, etc.). No budget figures are disclosed; the effort will inform the eventual solicitation for a construction contract expected to span several years.
• Desired expertise: nuclear‑qualified construction, CM‑R or progressive design‑build delivery, and ability to operate under an NQA‑1 quality system.
• Scope includes reactor building, auxiliary building, multiple utility facilities, and associated site infrastructure.
• All field engineering, safety, and QA activities must maintain a full‑time on‑site presence at the Columbia, MO site.
• The RFI period runs from early September to 25 September 2026, with a virtual pre‑submittal meeting on 15 September 2026.