The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District, is seeking construction firms to submit proposals for the John Day Transportation and Site Access project at the John Day Lock and Dam in Sherman County, Oregon. The project involves designing and constructing transportation and site access improvements, including a new public access road, modifications to the existing road, additional contractor staging space, and various new buildings to support future turbine rewind and generator replacement activities. This initiative is crucial for enhancing access for heavy equipment and improving safety and traffic flow for employees, contractors, and visitors. Interested firms should note that the solicitation is expected to be released on or about December 15, 2025, with proposals due around January 19, 2026. The estimated project cost ranges from $10 million to $25 million, and inquiries can be directed to Nicholas Weaver at Nicholas.E.Weaver@usace.army.mil or Cory Pfenning at cory.r.pfenning@usace.army.mil.