LLA Levee Pump System Upgrade

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District is seeking qualified contractors for the LLA Levee Pump System Upgrade project in Lewiston, Idaho. The procurement involves comprehensive removal and replacement of aging pump systems, motors, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), and related infrastructure at four pump stations along the Clearwater River. Key requirements include installation of new pumps and motors with soft starter technology, diesel generator connectors, cyber-secure alarm systems, and advanced water level sensing equipment utilizing infrared and radar technologies. Contractors must demonstrate electrical and mechanical installation expertise, provide a Site Safety and Health Officer with current OSHA certification and five years of experience, maintain a Contractor Quality Control System Manager with five years of supervisory experience, furnish certified crane operators and equipment, and deliver As-Built Drawings upon project completion. Responses to this Sources Sought notice must be submitted by 3:00 PM local time on March 6, 2026, with firms required to submit three to five project examples from the past decade showcasing experience replacing large 3-phase motors (60HP and larger) and low voltage motor control units, complete reference lists, bonding capacity statements, business size status certifications, and CAGE/DUNS identification.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations and represents an open competition opportunity. The estimated construction magnitude ranges from $10 million to $25 million with a five-month performance period, classified under NAICS code 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) with a small business size standard of $45,000,000. No incumbent contractor is identified in this notice, and this Sources Sought announcement is not itself a solicitation for proposals; rather, it serves to identify qualified firms for potential future set-aside determination and formal solicitation. Interested small business concerns, including HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned, 8(a), small disadvantaged, and woman-owned businesses, are encouraged to provide capability information for consideration. All responses should be directed to Richard Bonnell, Contract Specialist, at Richard.W.Bonnell@usace.army.mil by the March 6, 2026 deadline.