Powerhouse Location.pdf

This document is a sources sought notice from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District regarding a planned solicitation for medium voltage switchgear replacement services at the Main Powerhouse in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The notice seeks information from firms capable of providing construction services to replace aging 15kV and 5kV switchgears and dry type transformers located in the Main Powerhouse, which generates 18.4 megawatts of power. Interested parties were asked to provide company and bonding information as well as descriptions of relevant past projects by February 28, 2020 to the Detroit District via email. Subject to market research feedback, the agency contemplates a best value tradeoff competition with evaluation based on past performance, experience, and proposed schedule. The contract is estimated between $1 million to $5 million under NAICS code 238210 with a June 2020 award date and 300-day performance period at the remote Main Powerhouse location, accessible only by water. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses.