Chief Joseph Dam Debris Boom

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT and is for informational and market research purposes only. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, QUOTATIONS, OR BIDS, NOR A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION UNDER FAR SUBPART 5.2. The proposed action will be a construction project with a firm-fixed price contract. The type of solicitation to be issued will depend upon information received in response to this sources sought announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this sources-sought announcement or any follow-up information.

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PROJECT DETAILS:
Chief Joseph Dam Debris Boom Replacement, Bridgeport, Washington.

Chief Joseph Dam is located on the Columbia River, 51 river miles downstream from Grand Coulee Dam, near Bridgeport, Washington. The Seattle District is looking for interest and technical information from the contractor community for input and assistance with this critical infrastructure replacement.

WORK SUMMARY:  The work includes removing the existing debris boom, abandoning the existing mid-river anchor points, drilling one shoreline anchor, installing the new debris boom and boat gate, and removing selected cathodic protection equipment. In general, USACE is looking for qualified firms to complete this work. The general scope is itemized below.

• Drill and install one debris boom anchor on the north shore.
• Remove and dispose of the existing debris boom, including cutting the two midriver anchor attachments.
• Design and acquire the new debris boom system complete with anchor attachments and boat gate.
• Install the new debris boom anchor.
• Remove selected surface equipment from the existing cathodic protection system

NOTE:  This work can be completed during spill season.

NOTE:  All dam operations will continue during work under this Contract.

Expected magnitude of construction is between $1 million and $5 million.

REQUIREMENTS:
Interested firms should submit a capabilities package, to include the following:
1. Firm's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
2. CAGE code and Unique Entity ID.
3. Firm's interest in bidding on the solicitation if issued.
4. Business classification: Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone), 8(a) Program, Other Than Small Business (Large Business).
5. Firm's joint venture information (if applicable).
6. Bonding information:
    a. Single bond
    b. Aggregate
7. If Large Business, what % do you plan to subcontract to small businesses

All interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit, in writing, complete information describing their interest and ability to meet all requirements stated above. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response to this announcement.

Submit responses to: Charles Idle, Contract Specialist, via email: Charles.D.Idle@usace.army.mil. Responses should be sent as soon as possible, but not later than 10:00 AM PT, 9 May 2022.

All interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) and remain active for the duration of the contract to be eligible for Government contracts.