Transformer Relocation at Kentucky Lock

The Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District, seeks a firm fixed price commercial construction contract for relocation of a 480V-277V lighting transformer at Kentucky Lock, 265 Kentucky Lock Road, Grand Rivers, Kentucky 42045, with sealed bids due September 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The procurement is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 237130 (Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction).

The estimated contract value ranges between $15,000 and $30,000. Performance period runs from September 28, 2026, to February 26, 2027, with contractor required to commence work within ten calendar days of notice to proceed and complete all work within 84 calendar days. Liquidated damages are assessed at $149.84 per calendar day of delay.

Scope includes de-energizing and disconnecting the existing transformer and disconnect switches using approved Lockout/Tagout procedures; removing and transporting the transformer to its new location; installing new conduit systems, copper conductors sized per National Electrical Code (NEC) ampacity requirements, and grounding and bonding per NEC Article 250 and Unified Facilities Criteria requirements; and performing field quality control testing including continuity, insulation resistance, grounding and bonding verification, voltage verification, and functional testing prior to energization. Work must comply with NEC, National Electrical Safety Code, OSHA regulations, and EM 385-1-1.

Contract personnel must complete background vetting using the National Crime database and Terrorist Screening Database, DoD and Army security training within 30 days of award, and suspicious activity reporting training within 30 days; verify employment eligibility via E-Verify; and comply with Force Protection Condition measures and facility access control procedures.

Contractor must maintain workers' compensation ($100,000), general liability ($500,000 per occurrence), and automobile liability ($500,000 per occurrence) insurance. Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply. Solicitation Amendment 0001, effective September 15, added technical clarifications and site investigation documentation.