John Day Fish Pump Rehabilitation
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District is soliciting proposals for the John Day Fish Pump Rehabilitation project at John Day Dam, Rufus, Oregon. This Total Small Business Set-Aside is for a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract to remove, refurbish, and replace major components of Fish Pump Units 1, 2, and 3. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, at 1300 Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of Fish Pump Units 1, 2, and 3. The scope includes:
- Removal, refurbishment, and replacement of major components such as shafts, bearings, bearing brackets, and right-angle drive gearboxes.
- Field disassembly of existing equipment, transport for off-site shop repair, precision machining, and fabrication of replacement parts.
- Final reinstallation, alignment to manufacturer specifications, and system balancing.
- Testing of completed pump unit(s) to verify functional performance.
- Delivery of updated operation and maintenance manuals, drawings, and spare parts. Prior work on Pump No. 3 involved shaft replacement, true-up machining, and propeller re-machining, which will be replicated for Pumps No. 1, 2, and 3.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Z2KA (Repair Or Alteration Of Dams)
- Magnitude of Construction: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000
- Period of Performance: 10 calendar days for commencement after Notice to Proceed, 965 calendar days for completion.
- Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, at 1300 Pacific Time
- Bid Opening: May 20, 2026, at 1400 Pacific Time (RSVP to Kristel Flores by May 18, 2026, 1400 PT)
- Published Date: May 12, 2026 (latest amendment)
Key Amendments & Documents
- Amendment 0004 (May 12, 2026): Provided clarifications to bidder inquiries, revised specifications, and added attachments including a Burial Vaults Hand Drawing, FCQ4.jpg (electrical hold card), and Fish Pump Room Oneline.jpg (electrical schematic).
- Amendment 0003 (May 1, 2026): Extended the proposal due date to May 20, 2026, and added clause RFO 52.222-90 ("Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors").
- Technical Documents: The solicitation includes detailed engineering drawings (e.g., for vertical propeller pump diffuser, general rehabilitation drawings), an O&M Manual for Unit 3, and site layout plans for workspace access and parking. These documents are crucial for understanding technical requirements and site logistics.
Submission & Inquiries
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Kristel Flores (Kristel.M.Flores@usace.army.mil) and Cory Pfenning (cory.r.pfenning@usace.army.mil) in accordance with Standard Form 1442 (SF1442). Bidder inquiries via ProjNet closed on May 6, 2026.