Big Cliff Dam Total Dissolved Gas Project
ID: W9127N25R0006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW071 ENDIST PORTLANDPORTLAND, OR, 97204-3495, USA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF DAMS (Z2KA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/11d098719420478a867cae69199acec0/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is seeking industry interest and qualifications for the Big Cliff Dam Total Dissolved Gas Project in Gates, Oregon. The project aims to construct a submerged rock weir to reduce total dissolved gas (TDG) levels in water downstream of Big Cliff Dam, ensuring compliance with state water quality standards by October 2025. This initiative is critical for environmental protection and water quality management in the Willamette Valley, with an anticipated construction cost ranging from $1 million to $5 million and a formal contract expected to be awarded in April 2025. Interested parties, particularly small businesses and disadvantaged groups, must respond by October 23, 2024, providing details about their capabilities and project history, and should contact Andrea Smothers or Julia Henry for further information.

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    Andrea Smothers
    andrea.k.smothers@usace.army.mil
    Julia Henry
    julia.b.henry@usace.army.mil
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    W9127N25R0006 BCL TDG Sources Sought.pdf
    This Sources Sought notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is for market research aimed at assessing industry interest and qualifications for a construction project addressing total dissolved gas (TDG) levels in water downstream of Big Cliff Dam (BCL) in the Willamette Valley. The project seeks to construct a submerged rock weir to reduce TDG levels to comply with state water quality standards by October 2025. The anticipated construction cost ranges from $1 million to $5 million, with a formal contract expected to be awarded in April 2025. Interested parties, especially small businesses and disadvantaged groups, are encouraged to respond by October 23, 2024, with details about their capabilities and project history. Challenges include strict work timelines, specific construction limitations, and sourcing materials. The government emphasizes that this process does not commit to a contract award and that all respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). This notice serves to inform potential bidders and gather valuable industry insights to guide future solicitations.
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