*The purpose of this amendment (W9127N25RA0120008) is to revise Block 13B of the SF 1442 to state that an offer guarantee is not required. Payment and Performance Bonds are required in accordance with FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds—Construction. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
*The purpose of this amendment (W9127N25RA0120007) is to update the Wage Determination - specifically WA20250050 dated 18 July 2025.
*The purpose of this amendment is to provide photographs in response to questions raised during the second site visit. TDA USACE is offering up additional locations to complete the task of fixing the transformers.
*The purpose of this amendment is fourfold:To extend the solicitation closing date to August 14, 2025. To incorporate a second site visit, scheduled for July 21, 2025, in response to the unique nature of the requirement (see SF30 for full details). To clarify that AutoCAD will be used in place of MicroStation for all CAD files, reflecting the agency-wide transition toward AutoCAD as the new standard. Updated Wage Determinations - WDOR20250079 and WDWA20250050
*This update reflects CLIN 9 has been revised--replacing the two optional SLINs for asbestos removal (under and over 5 pounds) with a single CLIN for asbestos removal.
*This update adds an additional week to the solicitation. New closing date is 07/14/2025.
*This update adds an additional two (2) weeks to the solicitation. New closing date is 07/07/2025.
*This update adds an additional week to the solicitation. New closing date is 06/20/2025.
*This update adds in two videos of the transformers and where the work will be conducted.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) Portland District intends to solicit construction firms who are interested in submitting a competitive firm-fixed-price proposal for this project. This announcement is for the construction/modification/repair of The Dalles T9, T10, and T11 transformers located in Klickitat County, Washington and Wasco County, Oregon.
Project Scope: The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District seeks Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Contractors who can provide construction services for The Dalles Lock and Dam (“the Dalles” and “TDA”). The Dalles T9, T10, and T11 transformers are identical 230,000/132,790-13200 Volt, 233,000 kVA class Forced Oil and Forced Air (FOA) three-phase transformers manufactured by General Electric’s Pittsfield, Massachusetts facility in 1972. The T10 transformer was forced out of service in 2018 due to a failed high-voltage neutral conductor internal to the tank between the H1 and H2 windings. All three transformers are located outside on the powerplant intake deck on the Columbia River.
Acquisition Strategy: Proposals will be evaluated utilizing the Best Value Tradeoff source selection method. Nonpriced factors are equal in importance. This acquisition will result in a single fixed-price contract.
Magnitude of Construction: The estimated cost of the project is between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000.
Set Asides and Codes: This acquisition will be 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is NAICS: 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation. The PSC Code is Z2MD – Repair or Alteration of EPG Facilities – Hydro. The small business size standard is $19 million.
System for Award Management (SAM): Offerors must register in the SAM at https://www.sam.gov prior to submission of bids and prior to receiving an award.
Point of Contact: The USACE-NWP Contracting Office will be the sole point of contact for this action. E-mail responses to the Primary Point of Contact, Joseph Jarvis at joseph.b.jarvis@usace.army.mil. E-mail is the preferred method for receiving
responses to this notice.
THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CLOSING DATE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN
RESPONSE TO THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUEST.
