Old Hickory Power Plant GSU Installation Project- Pre-solicitation Synopsis.pdf

Solicitation Number:

W912P522R0008

Title:

Old Hickory Power Plant, Generator Step-Up Unit (GSU) Installation Project

Classification Code:

N061- Installation of Equipment- Electric Wire and Power Distribution Equipment

NAICS Code:

237130– Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction Small Business Size Standard – $45,000,000.00

Notice Type:

Pre-Solicitation for a Full and Open Construction Project

PURPOSE: The Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a firm-fixed price construction project. This is a Pre-solicitation Notice. This Notice is being issued for planning and informational purposes only. This notice is not a solicitation, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in responding to this notice, nor will the Government accept proposals as a result of this Notice. The plans and technical specifications for this requirement will only be available upon solicitation issuance.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Nashville District Contracting Division anticipates a requirement to install two (2) government furnished 13.8/69-161kV Generator Step-up Unit (GSU) transformers, replace the 15Kv Generator feeders, replace high voltage disconnects, install precast trenches and associated control wiring servicing the existing switchyard at the Old Hickory power plant in Hendersonville, TN. The Contractor will be responsible for the principal components of the work to be performed include removal of the two (2) existing transformers and installation of two (2) new 15kV generator feeders from the powerhouse to the new location of the GSU’s located at the Old Hickory Power Plant.

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, mobilization/demobilization and other items and services to perform the work described above in accordance with the plans and specification that will be provided.

DELIVERY DATE: 400 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP)

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: This is a Pre-solicitation notice, the full solicitation with specifications is expected to be issued in May 2023.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Offerors must be successfully registered in the SAM, www.sam.gov, in order to receive a Government contract award. Offerors’ must have their representations and certifications available on-line in SAM or provide them with their quote in order to receive a Government contract award.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective March 22, 2018, new entities that are registering in SAM must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized entity’s Administrator that is authorized to register the entity in the SAM database, or to make changes to its registration.

Effective April 27, 2018, entities that are updating or renewing their existing SAM registrations must submit an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized entity’s Administrator that is authorized to register the entity in the SAM database, or to make changes to its registration, before the registration is activated.

The new registration may now take several days to become active depending on (1) the information provided passing existing validations and (2) the entity’s successful delivery of the required notarized letter.

Contractors who are new to the SAM registration process are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards.

Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

For SAM Customer Service, contact:

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Specific information pertaining to this procurement will be available in the solicitation. The solicitation documents will be posted on the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) website, www.sam.gov. It is, and will continue to be, the responsibility of all potential offerors to monitor the SAM website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers, etc. as the Government will not be maintaining a mailing list.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Bridget Engleman, telephone: 615-736-7854, fax: 615-736-7124, e-mail:

Bridget.L.Engleman@usace.army.mil. Any communications regarding this procurement must be made in writing via e-mail or facsimile. It must identify the Solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, facsimile number, and point of contact.

Primary Point of Contact:

Bridget Engleman Contract Specialist Bridget.L.Engleman@usace.army.mil Phone: 615-736-7854 Fax: 615-736-7124

Secondary Point of Contact:

Dellaria Martin Contracting Officer Dellaria.L.Martin@usace.army.mil Phone: 615-736-7932