B01-08_Sources_Sought_1.docx

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) 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.

Project Title: GC RPP LPP WPP PGP Battery Room Upgrades – Construction Work is located approximately 80 miles west of Spokane, Washington in Spokane County The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is conducting market research for battery room upgrades of the Pump Generating Plant and Washington Power Plant of the Grand Coulee Dam. Principle components of work can be found in section J below.

Estimated period of performance: Government anticipates award in Fiscal Year 2024 Estimated Order of Magnitude: $1,000,000.00 through $5,000,000.00 Estimated NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Estimated Size Standard: $45 Million Estimated Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction contract pursuant to FAR Part 36 Estimated Principal Components of work to be performed includes the following:

A. Providing temporary DC power for duration of project.

B. Providing new batteries, battery racks, disconnect switches, battery acid containment, battery monitoring equipment, and any equipment necessary for installation.

C. Providing new conductors, breakers/switches, and any equipment necessary for installation.

D. Removing and disposing of existing batteries, racks, and battery monitors.

E. Removing old conductors and breakers/switches to batteries and chargers.

F. Removing existing concrete pedestals that serve as battery stands (applicable only to the RPP and PGP).

G. Finishing and painting floor.

H. Installing new batteries, battery racks, battery acid containment, and battery monitoring equipment in corresponding locations.

I. Installing external ground detection in PGP.

J. Installing new conductors and breakers/switches for batteries and chargers.

K. Adding a temporary battery receptacle on DC panels.

L. Testing and commissioning of equipment.

The intent of this notice is to identify potential interested offerors for the GC RPP LPP WPP PGP Battery Room Upgrades. 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:

Statement of interest as a prime and/or subcontractor Construction bonding level, aggregate and per contract Point of contact information Size status and/or SBA certification program for 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Firm’s capability to successfully manage complex requirements Recent projects similar in size, scope, and or magnitude Responses to this Sources Sought are due No Later Than Thursday, 30 November 2023.

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.

Any questions regarding this announcement should be sent to efrias@usbr.gov and mnaseath@usbr.gov. Phone calls or facsimile Requests for Information (RFI) will not be accepted image1.png image2.svg image3.png image4.jpeg