Chandler Turbine and Pump Overhaul

The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring a comprehensive overhaul of turbine and pump equipment at the Chandler Pumping Plant, specifically involving a James Leffel & Co. turbine and a Worthington Hydrocone pump located in Benton City, Washington. The work encompasses repair of the pump, turbine shaft modification, shaft sleeve replacement, installation of a new turbine runner, fabrication of wearing rings, and potential refurbishment of guide and thrust bearings. Contractors must demonstrate past experience on similar contracts as either prime contractor or major subcontractor and submit a detailed performance schedule showing their ability to meet critical deliverable deadlines outlined in the Performance Work Statement. The evaluation will assess technical capability based on past performance and adherence to the specified timeline. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2025, with the proposal deadline extended to September 10, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 811310 with a size standard of $12.5 million for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance services. The contract period of performance runs from November 10, 2025, to April 15, 2026, with final delivery required by April 15, 2026. Key deliverable milestones include impeller reporting by November 25, 2025, and impeller repair completion by February 10, 2026. The contractor will be responsible for pickup, delivery, rebuilding, machining, balancing, and testing of approximately 5,000 pounds of turbine and pump components, while the government will handle disassembly and installation. The pump equipment will be made available to the contractor by November 14, 2025, and all work must be performed to restore the equipment to like-new, fully operational condition in accordance with ASME, ASTM, AWS, and other industry standards.