Oahe Switchyard Disconnect Switch Replacement

**UPDATE 22 MAY 2023: The Government intends to issue the solicitation sometime this week (week of 22 May 2023). A new site visit date will be provided with the solicitation. 

On or about 18 May 2023, the Government intends to issue a solicitation for “Oahe Switchyard Disconnect Switch Replacement”.  The solicitation will close on or about 20 June 2023.   The solicitation is Unrestricted and Open to Both Large and Small Business Participation.   

Site Visit:

A Site Visit will be scheduled and additional information regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation via FAR Clause 52.236-27.   The site visit is tentatively scheduled for 24 May 2023.

Project Description: 

This project will involve the replacement of the high voltage disconnect switches in the 115kV and 230kV switchyards which includes 40 manual switches, 13 MODs, and 15 grounding switches. The steel switch supports will be re-used with new mounting plates added for mounting the new switches. The suspension insulators connecting the switches to the generator step-up transformers and transmission lines will also be replaced. The horizontal 1 ½” bus sections between the breakers and disconnect switches will be replaced with 3 ½” aluminum tubular bus. All vertical bus sections will be replaced with AAC (all aluminum conductor) cables. An inspection of the 230kV and 115kV switchyard aluminum main and auxiliary buses will be conducted with a total allowance in the bid documents of 60 inches of weld repair for deficiencies found. Feeder and control cables will be replaced for the new MODs.

The Contractor will be required to commence work upon receipt of contract award and complete the work 730 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, this is subject to change after solicitation issuance. 

Estimated Construction Costs:

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. 

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (sam.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in SAM.gov (sam.gov).

1. Use the ‘All Award Data' to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number.
2. By using the ‘login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the column on the left side reading ‘Attachments/Links’. 

Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance). 

Place of Performance:

Oahe Dam

Pierre, SD 57501

Note:  Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM.  Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (sam.gov).   Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments. 

On or about 18 May 2023, the Government intends to issue a solicitation for “Oahe Switchyard Disconnect Switch Replacement”.  The solicitation will close on or about 20 June 2023.   The solicitation is Unrestricted and Open to Both Large and Small Business Participation.   

Site Visit:

A Site Visit will be scheduled and additional information regarding the site visit will be provided in the solicitation via FAR Clause 52.236-27.   The site visit is tentatively scheduled for 24 May 2023.

Project Description: 

This project will involve the replacement of the high voltage disconnect switches in the 115kV and 230kV switchyards which includes 40 manual switches, 13 MODs, and 15 grounding switches. The steel switch supports will be re-used with new mounting plates added for mounting the new switches. The suspension insulators connecting the switches to the generator step-up transformers and transmission lines will also be replaced. The horizontal 1 ½” bus sections between the breakers and disconnect switches will be replaced with 3 ½” aluminum tubular bus. All vertical bus sections will be replaced with AAC (all aluminum conductor) cables. An inspection of the 230kV and 115kV switchyard aluminum main and auxiliary buses will be conducted with a total allowance in the bid documents of 60 inches of weld repair for deficiencies found. Feeder and control cables will be replaced for the new MODs.

The Contractor will be required to commence work upon receipt of contract award and complete the work 730 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, this is subject to change after solicitation issuance. 

Estimated Construction Costs:

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. 

NAICS Code: 

The Primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code anticipated for solicitation is 237130 - Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, with a size standard for Small Business of $45M.

Obtaining Solicitation Documents:

Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (sam.gov).

Find solicitation announcement in SAM.gov (sam.gov).

1. Use the ‘All Award Data' to locate the project (by entering the solicitation number.
2. By using the ‘login' feature, it allows additional search features and allows you to keep your searches. Login might be required on some solicitations that are considered restricted.
3. Once you have located your project, click on link to solicitation to view the project.  Files may be downloaded from the column on the left side reading ‘Attachments/Links’. 

Contracting Office Address:

USACE Omaha District

1616 Capital Ave, Omaha, NE 68102-4901

Point Of Contact:

All questions shall be submitted on ProjNet (ProjNet access, and additional guidance, will be given at time of solicitation issuance). 

Place of Performance:

Oahe Dam

Pierre, SD 57501

Note:  Offerors please be advised that an online registration requirement in System for Award Management (SAM) database http://www.sam.gov/ exists and directed solicitation provisions concerning electronic annual Representations and Certifications on SAM.  Representations and certifications are required to be up-dated annually as a minimum to keep information current, accurate and complete.  The electronic annual representations and certifications are effective for one year from date of submission or update to SAM. Solicitation documents will be posted to the web via SAM.gov (sam.gov).   Registration is required to access solicitation documents. SAM.gov provides secure access to acquisition-related information, synopsis or pre-solicitation notices and amendments.