B01-11_Sources_Sought_GCRPH_GSU_Transformer_Replacements_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: Grand Coulee Right Powerplant GSU Transformer Replacements Columbia Basin Project, Washington

C. Work is located at Grand Coulee Right Powerplant adjacent to the City of Grand Coulee, Washington, approximately 90 miles west of Spokane, Washington, in Okanogan County.

The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is conducting market research for removing and disposing existing power transformers as well as furnishing and installing replacement power transformers in the right powerplant.

D. Estimated period of performance: TBD, Anticipated Contract award in FY2026 (Subject to Change)

E. Estimated Order of Magnitude: More than $10,000,000.

F. Estimated NAICS: 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction & 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (NAICS subject to change)

G. Estimated Size Standard: $45.0 Million for 237130 and 800 # of employees for 335311

H. Estimated Contract Type: Hybrid, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction and Supply

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

Replace three (3), in-service, single-phase Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers.

The following work to be completed:

1. Supply (manufacture, factory test, and transport) three (3) Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers for in-service operation.

2. Remove and dispose of three (3) GSU power transformers from in-service operation.

a. Recycle or dispose of existing insulation fluid per requirements of Section 02 87 20 – Removal and Disposal of Used Oil.

b. Remove and dispose of existing asbestos wiring per requirements of Section 02 82 20 - Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials.

3. Install and commission three (3) GSU power transformers for in-service operation.

4. Furnish and install seismic anchorage systems for new transformers.

5. Modify the fire protection system for new transformers.

6. Modify existing isolated phase bus for connection to new transformers.

J. The intent of this notice is to identify potential interested offerors for the Grand Coulee Right Powerplant GSU Transformer Replacements Columbia Basin Project, Washington.

K. Reclamation is seeking qualified, experienced firms 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 (See attached draft summary of work). If you are interested in this project and/or your organization has the potential capacity to perform these services, please submit the following to the Point of Contact (POC) information listed below:

1. Offerors’ name, address, SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, and point of contact (name/phone/email).

2. Statement of interest as a prime and/or subcontractor. If significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements to include the percentage anticipated to be self-performed by each party.

3. Manufacturer and country of manufacture of the transformer(s). Please supply documentation of the country of manufacture of the transformer(s). The Government anticipates incorporating FAR provisions and clauses such as 52.225-5 Trade Agreements and or 52.225-11 Buy American- Construction Materials under Trade Agreements in a forthcoming solicitation. Interested offerors should provide clarification on clause compliance with their transformer manufacturer information. If Buy American Act Compliance is not possible, and a waiver will be sought, please provide detailed information on reasoning.

4. Estimated transformer manufacturer lead time upon issuance of Notice to Proceed to delivery at Grand Coulee Dam Right Powerplant and start of onsite construction. For purposes of market research only, interested offerors may use a NTP date of 10/10/2026.

5. Short statement on anticipated market volatility in procuring and delivering construction material to Grand Coulee Dam (Particularly, larger components such as transformers). Interested Offeror advisement on contract inclusion of allowable FAR Economic Price Adjustment terms and conditions is also sought. If Economic Price Adjustment is not needed and standard FAR Firm Fixed -Price construction/supply delivery terms are appropriate, please provide a statement indicating as such. This is not a promise of future solicitation EPA provision/clause inclusion.

The Government is requesting this information for market research purposes.

6. Construction bonding level, aggregate and per contract

7. Size status and/or SBA certification program for NAICS 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction and NAICS 335311 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing. Business Size, to include designation as HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Business, and Large Business. The Government must be able to verify SBA certification of HUBZone, 8(a), and SDB via the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov/).

8. Firm’s capability to successfully manage complex requirements. Describe your firm’s capability and experience relative to the work described in the Project Description.

9. Recent projects similar in size, scope, complexity and/or magnitude. Please provide examples of 1 (one) through 3 (three) (a minimum of one (1) project, but no more than three (3)) examples of projects substantially completed (at least 75% construction completed) within the last ten (10) years in which you have demonstrated the construction capabilities to execute the principal http://www.sam.gov/ components of the work identified in letter I above and identify your role in the project. Please provide at least one point of contact (with email address and phone number) for project validation.

For this requirement, a similar project is defined as projects which the elements identified in letter I. Principal components of the work have been performed with a contract value of at least $8 M. The project description should identify relevant characteristics identified in letter I and any other special provisions and/or concepts.

Project details to submit include (project submissions should include all requested information, please limit project submissions to 2 pages per project submission):

Title of Project _______________________

Contract & Task Order Number ________________

Dollar Value ____________________________

Location ____________________________

Completion Date _____________________

Point of Contact Information (Name, email address and phone number for verification):

Project Description:

10. Provide any other comments and/or concerns.

L. Responses to this Sources Sought are due no later than 5 pm MT on February 11th, 2025.

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. Interested offerors can submit the information listed in section L above to Contracting Officer Lance Fleming at Lfleming@usbr.gov and Contract Specialist Arcia Fusi at afusi@usbr.gov. Phone calls, questions, or Requests for Information (RFI) will not be accepted. All future project information will be posted to SAM.gov.

mailto:Lfleming@usbr.gov mailto:afusi@usbr.gov

U.S. Department of the Interior April 2026

Grand Coulee Right Powerplant

GSU Transformer Replacements

Columbia Basin Project, Washington

Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region 9 Draft

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GRAND COULEE RIGHT POWERPLANT

Generator Step Up Transformer Replacements

Columbia Basin Project Washington

FOREWORD

Work is located at Grand Coulee Right Powerplant adjacent to the City of Grand Coulee, Washington, approximately 90 miles west of Spokane, Washington, in Okanogan County. Principal components of the work consist of removing and disposing existing power transformers as well as furnishing and installing replacement power transformers.

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT: A PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD. SEE

SECTION L, FAR PROVISION 52.236-27, FOR PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT INFORMATION.

ATTENDEES ARE TO PROVIDE AND WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, HARD HATS, AND SAFETY

VESTS.

FOR DATE AND PLACE OF PROPOSAL OPENING, SEE “SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD,” STANDARD FORM 1442.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PUBLICATION

"RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" (INCLUDING REVISIONS AT

https://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/rshs/index.html) WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO WORK UNDER

THIS CONTRACT, SEE CLAUSE AT “WBR 1452.223-81, SAFETY AND HEALTH."

Foreword – 1

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Foreword – 2

GSU Transformer Replacements Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1025R0005

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 1

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 12 10 Other Contracts 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 31 22 Coordination Meetings 01 31 30 Contract Document Management System 01 32 10 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel 01 35 50 Site Security 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 54 20 Use of Government Crane 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 57 35 Oil Spill Prevention 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 10 General Requirements for Hazardous Materials 02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 83 33 Removal and Disposal of Equipment Containing Hazardous Materials 02 84 40 Removal and Disposal of Used Oil

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 62 20 Nonshrink Grout for Equipment and Metalwork

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 73 Power Transformer Anchorage Systems

Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1025R0005

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DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 12 15 Membrane Waterproofing 07 84 00 Firestopping

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 10 00 Transformer Fire Suppression System

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 10 00 Unit Cooling Water Piping

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 05 Selective Demolition for Electrical 26 05 20 Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes for Electrical Systems 26 05 75 Identification Signs 26 05 90 Wiring Checkout and Operational Tests

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 05 15 Oil-Spill Containment Aggregate

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 72 26 Outdoor Jumper Bus, Rigid Bus, and Accessories

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 19 22 Isolated Phase Bus 48 19 23 Electrical Power Generation Transformers 48 19 24 Transformer Insulating Fluid 48 19 25 Transformer Dissolved Gas Monitor

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 20 Oil Analytic Test Results 51 02 83 Hazardous Materials Survey and Analytical Results

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

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Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1025R0005

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located at Grand Coulee Dam Right Powerplant, on the Columbia River adjacent to the City of Coulee Dam in Okanogan County, Washington, approximately 90 miles west of Spokane, Washington.

B. The nearest railhead is a Government-owned siding and unloading facility located in Odair, Washington, on a rail line owned and operated by the Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad Company Railroad, Washington. The siding is located approximately 30 miles to the south of Grand Coulee Dam. Arrangement for rail service may be made by contacting Eastern Washington Gateway Railroad, 111 South Levre Street, Medical Lake, Washington, 99022, phone 509-299-9105 or www.washingtoneasternrr.com.

1. Other rail heads may exist in the area (e.g., Ephrata, Washington).

2. Government is not responsible for the contractor’s failure to secure the use of rail system.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Replace three (3), in-service, single-phase Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers.

The following work to be completed:

1. Supply (manufacture, factory test, and transport) three (3) Generator Step-Up (GSU) power transformers for in-service operation.

2. Remove and dispose of three (3) GSU power transformers from in-service operation.

a. Recycle or dispose of existing insulation fluid per requirements of Section 02 87 20 – Removal and Disposal of Used Oil.

b. Remove and dispose of existing asbestos wiring per requirements of Section 02 82 20 - Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials.

3. Install and commission three (3) GSU power transformers for in-service operation.

4. Furnish and install seismic anchorage systems for new transformers.

5. Modify the fire protection system for new transformers.

6. Modify existing isolated phase bus for connection to new transformers.

Columbia Basin Project, Washington Solicitation No. 140R1025R0005

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 2

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

1.05 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52.

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative. May also be referred to as Government Representative and used interchangeably.

3. RSN: Required Submittal Number

4. TSC: Technical Service Center.

5. RPH: Right Power House.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

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