Big Bend Project- Replace Shaft Gland Sleeves

On or about 11 August 2010, this office will issue a Request for Quote for the replacement of four (4) sets of turbine shaft sacrificial rings known as Shaft Gland Sleeves. The rings are manufactured and supplied in halves (two halves per set). The contactor shall provide Shaft Gland Sleeves according to specifications in Scope of Work and attached drawing. The equipment will be delivered to the Big Bend Power Plant, Ft. Thompson, South Dakota. The solicitation will close on or about 10 September 2010.

This solicitation is RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESSES.

Contractors interested in inspecting the site of the proposed work should contact Thomas Stiver at (605)245-2331 x3003.

DO NOT submit requests for plans and specifications to the site visit personnel listed above. See Obtaining Solicitation Documents below.

Interested Contractors:
Please be advised of on-line registration requirement in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual On-line Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov. Representations and certifications are required to be updated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete. The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective until one year from date of submission or update to ORCA.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:
Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via Federal Business Opportunities (www.fbo.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in Fed Biz Opps (www.fbo.gov)
1. Use the Quick Search to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number) or use the advanced search features offered in the Find Opportunities (large arrow in the middle of the page) or use the Opportunities tab followed by the Advanced Search tab.
2. By using the login feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project. Files may be downloaded from the column on the right side reading All Files or from the Packages tab.
4. If you want other vendors, sub-contractors or contractors to contact you, click on the Interested Vendors tab and then Add me to Interested Vendors link at the bottom of the page.

Questions regarding contractual matters should be made to Kristina Williams at 402-995-2067. Telephone calls regarding Small Business matters should be made to: 402-995-2910. Telephone calls on contents of drawings and specifications should be made to Thomas Stiver at 605-245-2331 x3003 or Gabe Mohnen at 605-245-2331 x3228.