Palisades Switchyard Modernization

The Special Notice published on August 22, 2019 by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation regards the Palisades Switchyard Modernization project. The Bureau of Reclamation seeks to modernize infrastructure at the Palisades Switchyard located near Arco, Idaho through potential upcoming contracting opportunities.

The Special Notice serves as a pre-solicitation synopsis to provide advance notice to contractors of the Bureau's intent to solicit proposals for modernizing the switchyard. Interested parties are advised to monitor the Federal Business Opportunities website for future announcements detailing solicitation release dates, pre-proposal conferences, and requirements. All responsible sources are eligible to participate, with an emphasis on maximizing participation by small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, women-owned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, veteran-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The modernization project aims to upgrade electrical components, control systems, and safety features at the switchyard in order to improve reliability and compliance.