Chippewa Diversion Electrical Controls Rehab

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District is procuring electrical replacement and rehabilitation services for the Chippewa Diversion Electrical Controls at the Chippewa Dam in the Lac qui Parle Recreation Area near Watson, Minnesota. The project involves comprehensive electrical system upgrades including replacing electrical boxes, breakers, receptacles, power poles, conduits, and conductors at multiple dam locations due to deteriorating equipment that poses safety risks and operational challenges. Contractors must comply with the 2023 National Electric Code and National Electric Safety Code, submit detailed work and safety plans, coordinate with site personnel to minimize power outages, and hold proper Minnesota licensing. The government will evaluate offers based on past performance and price using a firm fixed price arrangement. The solicitation was posted on August 21, 2025, with quotes due by September 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM local time, though an amendment was issued on September 2, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a size standard of $19 million under NAICS code 238210 for Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors. The contract includes two line items covering bonds and electrical work with a performance period of 238 calendar days, requiring completion by May 28, 2026. Work must be carefully scheduled to avoid disrupting dam operations during the primary usage period from March through July, focusing on the single gate dam structure on the Chippewa River. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and the solicitation includes prevailing wage requirements with electrician rates at $41.00 per hour. The project location is specifically at the Chippewa Dam facility within the Lac qui Parle Recreation Area near Watson, Minnesota.