2_20R0001_Vol2.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 upgrade digital governors and exciters on all 14 main generator units, replace governor and exciter control systems, install fiber optic communication networks, and modify switchboards. Work must be completed within a 730 calendar day period between 2022 and 2025 by completing upgrades on two units at a time over 16 to 20 week windows while units are out of service. The contractor must be able to support potential multiple daily shifts and 7 day work weeks to meet schedule requirements. The contract value is estimated between $25 million and $100 million and will require payment and performance bonds. The solicitation is unrestricted and will utilize a best value tradeoff source selection method.