Sources_Sought_Notice_Heart_Butte_Transformer_Pad_12_22_25_1.pdf
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This Sources Sought Notice from the Bureau of Reclamation seeks potential contractors for electrical service installation supporting the Heart Butte Dam Safety Modification Project. The project requires constructing reinforced concrete transformer pads, installing a grounding system, and furnishing electrical components including a CT cabinet with dual disconnects and a main distribution panel. The work will be located at the southwest end of Lake Tschida Campground, with performance required within 60 calendar days of Purchase Order award and no later than June 30, 2026.
The government is seeking interest from various business types, including large businesses, 8(a), small businesses, small-disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, HubZone small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The project falls under NAICS Code 238210 with a small business size standard of $19.0 million. Interested contractors must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in similar electrical installations. Responses are due by 1700 EST on January 9, 2026, to Contracting Officer Mitchell Frost at mfrost@usbr.gov, and should include capability statements and past performance information.
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Heart Butte Dam Safety Modification Project Support - Transformer Pad
Sources Sought Notice
December 22, 2025
This announcement is being used for market research and advanced planning purposes.
Proposals are not requested and will not be accepted from this Sources Sought Notice. THIS IS
NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND A CONTRACT WILL NOT BE
AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE.
Description
The Bureau of Reclamation seeks potential sources capable of providing electrical service installation to support the upcoming Heart Butte Dam Safety Modification Project (HBDSM).
This work will provide power for construction activities such as dewatering, jet grouting, worker housing, and other needs.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to perform, at a minimum, the following scope of work:
• Construct reinforced concrete pads for a transformer and CT cabinet per Bureau of
Reclamation specifications.
• Install a grounding system including ground rods and conductors.
• Furnish and install the following anticipated electrical components:
o CT cabinet with dual disconnects (utility and generator power) rated at 1600A.
o Main distribution panel with a minimum 48-pole main circuit breaker.
• Install cable and conduit between the transformer and CT cabinet (two parallel buried runs, 6-inch PVC conduit, specified conductors).
• Coordinate with Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative for transformer installation and
CT/meter integration.
• Submit detailed installation plans and equipment specifications for approval prior to performing the scope of work.
Experience Requirements
Contractors must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ experience performing similar electrical installations.
Additional Information
• All work shall comply with the current and/or updated Reclamation Safety and Health
Manual.
• Utility-provided transformer and CTs will be installed after the contractor completes concrete pad portion of this scope of work. The contractor will thereafter be required to coordinate with the Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative for transformer installation and
CT/meter integration.
The place of performance will be located at the southwest end of the Lake Tschida Campground at approximately 46°35'48.29"N, 101°48'29.48"W.
The government intends on awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract with a period of performance requiring completion within approximately 60 calendar days of Purchase Order award and not later than June 30, 2026.
This scope of work will be awarded in order to fulfill the electrical requirements/needs in support of the Heart Butte Dam Safety Modification (HBDSM) Project. The Sources Sought
DOIRFBO260003 for the HBDSM was posted on December 18, 2025 on SAM.gov.
The Government is seeking interest from large businesses, 8(a) and small businesses, small-disadvantaged businesses, woman-owned small businesses, HubZone small businesses and/or service-disabled veteran owned small business concerns who have the specialized knowledge, experience, and resources necessary to successfully complete a project of this size, scope, and complexity. The NAICS Code for this project is 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring
Installation Contractors with a small business size standard of $19.0 million.
The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought
Notice. This notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not be bound by this information if a solicitation is issued.
Responses to this Sources Sought notice may include capability statements, past performance information, and any additional details that respondents believe demonstrate their company's capacity to undertake the size, scope, complexity, and magnitude of this effort. All responses should be submitted to Contracting Officer Mitchell Frost at mfrost@usbr.gov by 1700 EST on January 9, 2026.
mailto:mfrost@usbr.gov
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