Electric Service to Keithsburg Site 4 Construction

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure Electric Services to Keithsburg Site 4 Construction on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to enter into a firm fixed-price contract with Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 221122, Electric Power Distribution with 1,000 employee size standard.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued; however, any small-business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement. Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. CT. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement listed. In order to receive a government award, a firm must be registered in the System award management (SAM) (www.sam.gov). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information.

Questions and capability statements should be directed to Jacob Toft at jacob.j.toft@usace.army.mil.

SCOPE OF WORK
Electric Service to Keithsburg Site 4 Construction

1. Location of Project

1.1. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Rock Island District (District) is preparing to construct the Keithsburg Site 4 Dredged Material Placement Site. The project site is located adjacent to Pool 18 of the Mississippi River between RM 426.0-426.7 near Oakville, Iowa in Louisa County (Township 73N, Range 1W, Section 34).

2. Description of Work

2.1. Electric service is needed at the site to allow for site construction. The contractor shall provide and install all equipment and facilities to allow for electric service to be established at the project site. All work performed and all equipment installed by the contractor shall occur within the power company's rights and/or real estate interests.