Albeni Falls Dam 115 kV Transformer Motor Operated Disconnect (MOD) Replacement, Oldtown, Idaho

POINT-OF-CONTACT:

The point-of-contact for administrative or contractual questions is Contract Specialist Monique Paano at email: Monique.A.Paano@usace.army.mil. Please no phone calls. All questions must be submitted in writing to the above point-of-contact.

FOR INFORMATION ONLY:
This Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Notice is ONLY A NOTIFICATION that a solicitation is anticipated and forthcoming. All questions regarding this Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation should be submitted in writing via email to Ms. Paano at the email indicated above.

Description of Work (physical characteristics):

a) Disconnect Switch - The existing 135 kV disconnect switches, including the manually operated 3-pole grounding switches, will be replaced with 170 kV rated switches. The existing steel lattice supporting structure will remain and be re-used. The contractor will be responsible for having the switch manufacturer develop and provide whatever mounting adaptation is required to install the new switch on the existing structure.

b) Switch Operators - The existing electric-mechanical line switch operators will be replaced with an electric-mechanical Operator. The operator will feature a manual crank for hand operation in the event of loss of power. The manually operated grounding switch is used to provide a safety ground for personnel performing maintenance on the disconnect switch after the 115 kV line has been de-energized and will be operated independently of the line disconnect. The interlocking of the main line disconnect switches and grounding switches will be accomplished both mechanically and electrically. Position indication of both the disconnect switches and the grounding switch are to be provided locally at the local control panel and remotely to the control room.

c) Controls and Power Source - A 125 VDC power source will be provided to match the existing configuration of disconnect switches. It will be provided from the CE Panel Boards. 120 VAC will be provided to power the cabinet heaters. The control cables from the control room to the disconnect switch control panels are to be replaced. The heater power feeders are to be an optional replacement item if needed.

The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000. The resulting contract will be firm-fixed-price.

Solicitation number W912DW-16-B-0012 will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website, www.fbo.gov, on or about 7 July 2016. The solicitation will be an Invitation for Bids. Bids will be due no sooner than 30 calendar days after actual solicitation issuance date. See the solicitation for details about proposal submission. The NAICS code for this procurement is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors, and the associated small business size standard is $15,000,000 in average annual receipts. The solicitation will be issued as Unrestricted.

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