The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia-Cascades Area Office is seeking construction services for the replacement of three underground electrical feeders in the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington. This project involves approximately 16,700 linear feet of new feeders to be installed from an existing substation to the riser poles, incorporating both new and existing conduits and vaults. Additional work entails installing reclosers on existing or new pole assemblies, electrical splicing, and necessary surface restoration, including the demolition of old feeders and coating of poles with fire protective paint. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 237990, with a project cost estimate ranging from $5 million to $10 million, and is designated as a total small business set-aside, inviting proposals from qualified small businesses. The solicitation document will be available electronically in approximately 15 days, with a closing date expected 30 days after issuance. Potential bidders must register on SAM.gov to participate. Key contacts for this project are USBR Contract Specialist Drew McGuire and Contracting Officer Syndy Garcia, available via email for inquiries related to the proposal process.

The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia-Cascades Area Office is seeking construction services for the replacement of three underground electrical feeders in Coulee Dam, WA. The project involves approximately 16,700 linear feet of new feeders, installation from an existing substation to existing riser poles, and the use of both existing and new conduits. Additional tasks include the installation of reclosers, electrical splicing, surface restoration of asphalt roadways, demolition of old feeders, and fire protective treatment on existing wood poles. The National Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the project is 237990, and it is designated as a small business set-aside with a project cost estimated between $5 million and $10 million. The solicitation for proposals will be posted on SAM.gov, with a timeline of about 30 days for submission after its issuance. Interested contractors must be registered in SAM to participate. Contact details for the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer are provided for further inquiries. The project aims to enhance the electrical infrastructure for the town, ensuring reliable power supply.

Amendment 0002 to solicitation 140R1025R0008, for the Town of Coulee Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement, modifies the original solicitation with several key changes. The deadline for receiving offers has been extended from September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT to October 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT. Additionally, the Period of Performance for the project has been revised to run from May 15, 2026, through December 19, 2026. Finally, the Site Visit Attendee Roster has been added as a new attachment to the solicitation. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. This amendment is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, Acquisition Management Division.

Amendment 0003 for solicitation 140R1025R0008, concerning the Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement project, has been issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region. This amendment, dated August 6, 2025, maintains the proposal due date of October 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT. Its primary purposes are to provide final Q&A as of September 15, 2025, revise several specification sections (00 00 30, 00 01 10, 01 11 00, 01 35 30, 01 56 10, 09 91 10), add Spec Section 51 00 10 Photographs and clause 52.236-15 Schedule for Construction Contracts, and update clause 52.211-10 to extend the work completion period from 184 to 219 calendar days. Additionally, it updates WBR 1452.215-81 to shift the estimated award date from October 1, 2025, to December 1, 2025, and distributes a conformed solicitation as of September 25, 2025. The period of performance is from May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge this and all prior amendments as per Block 11 of the solicitation.

Amendment 0004 to solicitation 140R1025R0008, effective August 6, 2025, details revisions for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement" project. Issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region in Boise, ID, this amendment primarily revises specifications (section 52 00 00 Drawings) and several drawings (222-100-61274, 222-100-61277, 222-100-61279, 222-100-61305, 222-100-61306), rendering previous versions obsolete. It also distributes conformed specifications and drawings as of October 14, 2025. The period of performance is May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by September 25, 2025, as outlined in block 11, or their offer may be rejected. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

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The provided document, Standard Form 24 (REV. 10/2023), outlines the requirements and conditions for a federal bid bond, a crucial component in government contracting. This form, prescribed by the GSA-FAR, ensures that a principal (bidder) who submits a bid will honor their commitment if accepted by the government. The bond guarantees that if the principal fails to execute the required contractual documents or provide necessary bonds after bid acceptance, they will compensate the government for any resulting costs that exceed the bid amount. Key sections detail the penal sum, bid identification, and conditions under which the obligation becomes void. It also specifies requirements for sureties, including corporate sureties listed by the Department of the Treasury and individual sureties who must submit an Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28). The document further provides instructions on completing the form, including proper signing, sealing, and handling of co-surety arrangements. The OMB control number and expiration date are provided, emphasizing its official federal use.

The Bureau of Reclamation's Columbia Basin Project in Coulee Dam, Washington, is undertaking the replacement of underground feeders 1, 3, and 4. This electrical infrastructure project involves removing existing 15kV cables and installing new ones within existing PVC ducts, with some sections being re-routed to new alignments. The project emphasizes minimizing power outages to the town by limiting planned outages to one feeder at a time. Key aspects include constructing a 3x2 ductbank with six 6-inch PVC conduits, splicing circuits in existing vaults, and protecting existing utilities such as ground wires, fire hydrants, water pipelines, and fiber optic cables. The contractor is responsible for verifying existing utility locations and ensuring a minimum 3-foot cover for new installations. New equipment nomenclature will be confirmed, and surface restoration will include gravel and grass. This project aims to modernize the electrical distribution network while ensuring safety and operational continuity.

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The document details the "Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement" project for the Columbia Basin Project, Gravity Division, Town of Coulee Dam, dated January 15, 2025. This project, from the Bureau of Reclamation, involves replacing existing 15kV cables with new ones in 6" PVC ducts, and includes a pulling calculation summary for various circuit segments. Key aspects include maximum pulling lengths, max pulling forces, and max sidewall pressures for different feeder circuits. The project emphasizes orderly sequence for feeder disconnection, removal, and replacement, limiting outages to one feeder at a time. It also highlights the need for the contractor to verify existing utility information on-site prior to work commencement. The document notes that slopes below 1° are assumed flat and the coefficient of friction is 0.30.

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The "Past Performance Questionnaire" (PPQ) is a critical document for federal government RFPs, specifically for Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008, concerning the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement." Offerors must send this questionnaire to a minimum of three past clients (Federal Government, then State/Local, then private) who can evaluate similar services performed within the last five years. Completed questionnaires must be sent directly to the Contracting Officer, Syndy Garcia, at sfgarcia@usbr.gov, by the evaluators themselves, not with the offeror's technical proposal. The purpose is to gather past performance information for potential Firm Fixed Price contracts, with handwritten responses accepted. Evaluators are encouraged to provide detailed comments for all ratings and to supplement their knowledge with judgments from others in their organization. The goal is to select the best value for the government, with past performance being a significant consideration.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is soliciting bids (Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008) for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement" project. This project, located west of Grand Coulee Dam, WA, involves replacing three existing underground electrical feeders with new ones totaling approximately 16,700 linear feet. The scope includes installing new conduits, vaults, reclosers, electrical splicing, terminations, and surface restoration. Demolition of existing feeders and fire-protective painting of wood poles are also required. The solicitation emphasizes a mandatory site visit, adherence to the "Reclamation Safety and Health Standards," and details payment procedures, including a comprehensive price schedule for various construction components. A Contract Document Management System (CDMS) is mandated for document control, and a Critical Path Method (CPM) construction program is required for project planning and monitoring, with strict guidelines for schedules and time impact analyses.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, has released Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008 for the Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement project. This federal RFP details the replacement of three existing underground electrical feeders with new ones, totaling approximately 16,300 lineal feet. The project, located near Grand Coulee Dam, Washington, involves installing new feeders through existing and new conduits, vaults, and duct banks, including rock excavation, asphalt restoration, recloser installation, and electrical work. Demolition of existing feeders will occur after commissioning the new system. The scope also includes fire-protective intumescent paint for 44 existing wood poles. The solicitation emphasizes mandatory site visits, adherence to "Reclamation Safety and Health Standards," and outlines payment procedures, project coordination, and a comprehensive Contract Document Management System (CDMS). The project requires a detailed construction program using Critical Path Method (CPM) and regular schedule updates, with strict submittal requirements and a focus on safety and environmental controls.

This document addresses questions and answers related to a federal government solicitation, likely an RFP, concerning a construction project. Key updates include a revised Period of Performance (PoP) from 10/1/2025-4/3/2026 to 5/15/2026-12/19/2026, and an extended proposal due date to October 24, 2025. The government clarified that a three-conductor, medium-voltage cable assembly is preferred, despite long lead times, but is open to considering multiple individual cables as a substitute if the contractor covers additional costs and demonstrates no negative impact on ampacity or pulling limits. Blasting is not permitted. Geotechnical information is available for an adjacent hillside, but not directly for the feeders' alignment. The new cable will be 500 kmil, replacing existing 750 mcm cables. Security requirements for site access are referenced. The contractor is responsible for utility locates, and while a vacuum truck is encouraged, it's not mandatory. No local licensing requirements are anticipated, and no known cultural/archaeological sensitive areas exist. Photos of vaults, pulling eyes, the rock nob, and riser pole will be included in solicitation amendments. Proposals must be hard-copy submissions.

Amendment 0001 to solicitation 140R1025R0008, issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, Acquisition Management Division, extends the deadline for offer submissions. The original deadline of September 06, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT has been moved to September 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT. All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged. Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; by acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or by separate letter or electronic communication that references the solicitation and amendment numbers. The period of performance for the contract is from October 01, 2025, to April 03, 2026.

Amendment 0003 for solicitation 140R1025R0008, "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement," modifies key aspects of the original solicitation. The due date for proposals remains October 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT. This amendment provides final Q&A, revises several specification sections (00 00 30, 00 01 10, 01 11 00, 01 35 30, 01 56 10, 09 91 10), adds spec section 51 00 10 Photographs, and incorporates clause 52.236-15 Schedule for Construction Contracts. Additionally, it extends the completion timeframe from 184 to 219 calendar days and updates the estimated award date from October 1, 2025, to December 1, 2025. The period of performance is set from May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment as per the instructions in block 11 of the solicitation.

Amendment 0004 to solicitation 140R1025R0008, for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement" project, revises specific sections of the project's specifications and drawings. The amendment makes previous spec pages and drawings obsolete, distributing conformed specifications and drawings as of October 14, 2025. It also specifies the Period of Performance from May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026. This amendment outlines the methods for offerors to acknowledge its receipt or modify previously submitted offers. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008, a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, 4 Replacement" project. This is a total small business set-aside construction project with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Key dates include a Q&A cut-off of September 15, 2025, at 14:00 MST, and a mandatory site visit on September 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM PDT. The project's period of performance is from October 1, 2025, to April 3, 2026. Contractors must complete the work within 184 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed. Offers are due by September 6, 2025, at 13:00 local time and must remain valid for 90 calendar days.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is seeking bids for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement" project (Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008). This federal government RFP, classified as a total small business set-aside with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, involves replacing three existing underground electrical feeders and associated infrastructure approximately one mile west of Grand Coulee Dam, Washington. The project includes installing new feeders in existing and new conduits, rock excavation, asphalt road restoration, recloser installation, electrical splicing, terminations, surface restoration, and commissioning. Demolition of old feeders will occur after commissioning. Additionally, existing wood poles for an overhead feeder will be coated with fire-protective paint. Offerors are strongly encouraged to attend a site visit on September 4, 2025, and must adhere to safety requirements. The deadline for proposals is October 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM MDT, with a performance period from May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, has issued Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008 for the replacement of Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 in the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington. This project, located approximately one mile west of Grand Coulee Dam, involves installing three new underground electrical feeders, utilizing existing and new conduits and vaults. The scope includes rock excavation, asphalt road restoration, recloser installation, electrical work, surface restoration, commissioning, and demolition of old feeders. Additionally, existing overhead feeder wood poles will be coated with fire protective paint. The estimated cost is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, and it is a total small business set-aside. Amendments have extended the proposal due date to October 24, 2025, and revised the performance period from May 15, 2026, to December 19, 2026. A mandatory site visit was scheduled for September 4, 2025.

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is soliciting proposals for the "Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement" project (Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008). This federal government RFP, classified as a total small business set-aside with an estimated cost between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, involves replacing three existing underground electrical feeders near Grand Coulee Dam, Washington. The project includes installing new feeders, conduits, vaults, and reclosers, along with rock excavation, asphalt road restoration, electrical splicing, and fire-protective painting of existing wood poles. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for September 4th, 2025, and contractors are urged to attend. The performance period is 184 calendar days after the notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $1,746.33 per day for delays. Contractors must submit invoices electronically via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is soliciting bids for the Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement project. This federal government RFP (Solicitation No. 140R1025R0008) details the replacement of three existing underground electrical feeders with new ones, totaling approximately 16,300 lineal feet, located about one mile west of Grand Coulee Dam, WA. The project involves installing new feeders through existing and new conduits/vaults, rock excavation, asphalt road restoration, recloser installation, electrical splicing, terminations, surface restoration, commissioning, and demolition of old feeders. It also includes painting numerous existing wood poles with fire protective intumescent paint. The solicitation emphasizes a mandatory site visit for offerors, provides a detailed price schedule for various construction line items, and outlines comprehensive requirements for project management, coordination, document management (CDMS), construction program scheduling using Critical Path Method (CPM), and submittals, including specific safety and environmental controls.