16_20R0001_FIO_12.pdf

This document provides details for a federal construction contract solicitation to upgrade exciters, governors, and powerhouse controls at the McNary Dam hydroelectric power plant. The solicitation seeks a fixed price contract to complete upgrades on all 14 main generator units over a 730 calendar day period within specified bi-weekly work windows. Upgrades include installing new digital governors manufactured by American Governor on units 1-4 and 5-14, replacing exciters with new digital static systems, and modernizing associated controls and networks. Additional requirements include replacing governor air compressors on units 1-4, upgrading protective relaying, and installing manual synchronization and auxiliary equipment. The contract is estimated between $25-100 million and has a January 2025 completion deadline. The solicitation will be publicly posted with a response due date and one offered site visit requiring foreign national security clearance at least 4 weeks in advance.