Town of coulee DAM underground feeders

The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region, is soliciting proposals for the Town of Coulee Dam Underground Feeders 1, 3, and 4 Replacement project, which involves replacing three existing underground electrical feeders totaling approximately 16,300 linear feet that supply power to the Town of Coulee Dam, Washington. The work includes installing new 500 kcmil, 15 kV underground electrical feeders through existing and new conduits, pulling cables, constructing duct banks and vaults, performing rock excavation, restoring approximately 850 linear feet of asphalt roadway, installing reclosers, and demolishing existing infrastructure after commissioning. Contractors must demonstrate technical capability in electrical infrastructure projects and submit comprehensive proposals including business, technical, and pricing volumes. The evaluation will use a quality predominance approach where technical factors significantly outweigh price considerations, focusing on technical approach, management control plan, past performance, and pricing. The final proposal submission deadline is October 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM MDT, with a mandatory site visit having been conducted on September 4, 2025, and the contractor Q&A period having closed on September 15, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside with an estimated contract value between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. No incumbent contractors are specifically identified in the solicitation documents. The project timeline spans 219 calendar days with the period of performance scheduled from May 15, 2026 through December 19, 2026, following an anticipated contract award date of December 1, 2025. The work location is approximately one mile west of Grand Coulee Dam at 1 Marina Way, Grand Coulee, WA 99133, and includes the additional requirement of coating 44 existing wood poles with fire-protective intumescent paint. Liquidated damages are established at $1,746.33 per calendar day for project delays, emphasizing the critical nature of maintaining the electrical infrastructure serving the Town of Coulee Dam. The contract structure includes both base and optional price schedules with line items covering mobilization, document management, electrical systems, earthwork, and wood pole structures.