Y--Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4
ID: 140R1025B0007Type: Sources Sought
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF RECLAMATIONPACIFIC NW REGION PN 6615BOISE, ID, 83706, USA

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Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

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CONSTRUCTION OF OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES (Y1PZ)
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    The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking potential contractors for the replacement of underground electrical feeders in the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, as part of the Columbia Basin Project. The project involves the installation of approximately 16,700 linear feet of new underground feeders, including rock excavation, road restoration, and the installation of safety equipment, with a performance period expected from August to December 2025. This initiative is crucial for enhancing local infrastructure and ensuring a reliable power supply to the community while adhering to safety standards. Interested contractors must respond by February 28, 2025, and direct all inquiries to Bernard O'Brien at bobrien@usbr.gov, with the estimated project cost exceeding $10 million.

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    The United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors for the replacement of underground electrical feeders in the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, under the Columbia Basin Project. The project entails replacing three underground feeders, totaling approximately 16,700 feet, and involves extending existing infrastructure and installing new safety equipment. The expected performance period is from August to December 2025, with an estimated cost exceeding $10 million. The notice seeks to gather information on contractor capabilities, including bonding levels, experience with similar projects, and size status under NAICS 237990. Responses are due by February 28, 2025, and the notice clarifies that this is purely for market research and not a formal solicitation for bids. All inquiries regarding the announcement must be directed to specified contacts; direct questions via phone or fax are not permitted.
    The U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, seeks proposals for the replacement of three underground electrical feeders serving the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington, located near the Grand Coulee Dam. The project involves installing approximately 16,700 linear feet of new feeders from existing disconnects to feeder riser poles, utilizing existing conduits and vaults where possible, as well as new duct banks. Work will encompass rock excavation, road restoration, installation of reclosers, electrical splicing, and the demolition of old feeders post-commissioning. Additionally, existing wood poles supporting overhead feeders will require fire protective coating. Offerors must conduct a site visit to accurately gauge project requirements. Compliance with the Bureau's safety standards is mandated throughout the duration of the contract. This RFP indicates the federal government's commitment to improving infrastructure and ensuring reliable power supply to local communities while adhering to safety regulations.
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