Sources_Sought_K3_1.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

1150 North Curtis Road Boise, ID 83706-1234

C-PN 7300

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) OR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

A. Purpose of Notice: To obtain a source list of interested/capable contractors to aid in market research, establishment of a method of procurement, basis for award, and or other procurement information useful to the Government’s requirement.

B. Project Title: Kachess Dam Modification Phase 3 – Construction

C. Work is located approximately 45 miles northwest of Ellensburg, Washington in Kittitas County

D. The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is conducting market research for phase 3 of the Kachess Dam Safety of Dams Modification Project.

E. Estimated period of performance: Government anticipates award in Fiscal Year 2024

F. Estimated Order of Magnitude: $10,000,000.00 through $20,000,000.00

G. Estimated NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

H. Estimated Size Standard: $45 Million

I. Estimated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction contract pursuant to FAR Part 36

J. Estimated Principal Components of work to be performed includes the following:

A. Mobilize to site and demobilize from site.

B. Excavate downstream face of Kachess Dam and foundation in area of outlet works conduit and demolish current outlet works portal structure.

C. Construct cofferdam within existing outlet works channel.

D. Install and maintain unwatering systems for removal and control of water within excavations during construction.

E. Maintain minimum reservoir releases during construction.

F. Install government-furnished steel liner inside existing conduit and install government-furnished bypass pipe between steel liner and existing conduit.

G. Install new, government-furnished plunger valve near upstream end of steel liner.

H. Furnish and install new transition structure near upstream end of steel liner.

I. Extend existing concrete outlet works conduit downstream and construct new portal structure.

J. Re-construct portion of outlet works channel downstream of new portal structure.

K. Place and compact zoned earthfill embankment materials within outlet works conduit excavation and new stability berm over outlet works conduit extension.

L. Furnish and install filter drain and filter drain inspection well, including all mechanical and electrical equipment.

M. Excavate trench for new auxiliary drain, place and compact new zoned earthfill materials, and furnish and install auxiliary drain, two auxiliary drain inspection wells, including all mechanical and electrical equipment, and concrete outlet structure.

N. Excavate electrical trenches and furnish and install new electrical conduit.

O. Construct new downstream toe approach road.

P. Install erosion control measures and complete restoration activities.

K. The intent of this notice is to identify potential interested offerors for the Kachess Dam Modification Phase 3 Project. Reclamation is seeking qualified, experienced firm capable of providing the labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the Principal Components of Work identified above and as identified within the project specifications and drawings (specifications and drawings are not available at this time). Interested offerors are invited to submit the following information:

1. Statement of interest as a prime and/or subcontractor

2. Construction bonding level, aggregate and per contract

3. Point of contact information

4. Size status and/or SBA certification program for 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

5. Firm’s capability to successfully manage complex requirements.

6. Recent projects similar in size, scope, and or magnitude

L. Responses to this Sources Sought are due No Later Than (NLT) 1pm MT, Friday November 3rd, 2023.

M. This market research is for informational purposes only. This announcement does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued, and shall not be construed as a Request for Quote, Request for Proposal, or Invitation for Bid, or as an obligation on the part of the Government. No entitlement to payment will arise as a result of the submission of contractor information.

N. Any questions and regarding this announcement should be sent to Lfeming@usbr.gov, sfgarcia@usbr.gov and mnaseath@usbr.gov. Phone calls or facsimile Requests for Information (RFI) will not be accepted.

O. All capability statements submitted in response to this Sources Sought shall be submitted to the three Reclamation emails listed above.

mailto:Lfeming@usbr.gov mailto:sfgarcia@usbr.gov