Bonneville Powerhouse 1 - 2025 Bathymetry Images.docx

This Sources Sought notice is for the Bonneville Powerhouse 1 Site Prep & Trashrack Replacement project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Portland. The project involves replacing 162 existing trash racks at the powerhouse, with additional work including debris and sediment removal in a 20 ft by 1000 ft area at approximately 70 feet water depth. The estimated construction cost ranges from $10-25 million, with a planned advertisement in September 2025, contract award in November 2025, and completion by the end of 2027.

The solicitation seeks responses from various small business categories, including 8(a) firms, HUBZone, WOSB, SDVOSB, and VOSB, with a focus on maximum small business participation. Key project challenges include limited in-water work windows (December 1 - February 28), potential lead paint abatement, and complex diving and operational constraints. Interested contractors are required to submit a six-page response by May 15, 2025, addressing capabilities, project experience, and answering specific government questions about debris removal, project sequencing, and fabrication timelines.