DK - Heart Butte Transformer Pad SOD

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for the repair or alteration of water supply facilities, specifically related to the "Heart Butte Transformer Pad SOD". The Bureau of Reclamation is issuing this solicitation.

• The contractor shall meet all requirements set forth in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Coordination with the utility provider is required to ensure purchase order requirements are met and delivered on schedule.

• The specific product/service code is Z2NE.

• The period of performance is 182 calendar days after award, from 05/18/2026 to 11/17/2026.

• Performance and payment bonds are required.

• Sealed offers are due by 04/24/2026 at a specified time (local time).

• Offers will be publicly opened at that time.

• Offer envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and offer due date.

• Not explicitly stated in this document, but it is a sealed bid solicitation.

• This solicitation is for a sealed bid (IFB).

• An offer guarantee is not required.

• Offers providing less than 0 calendar days for Government acceptance will be rejected.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for construction activities at Heart Butte Dam near Lake Tschida, North Dakota. The Bureau of Reclamation Dakotas Area Office (DKAO) requires a concrete transformer pad, installation of a CT cabinet, and associated construction work. This procurement is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

• Construct reinforced concrete transformer and CT pads.

• Furnish and install a CT cabinet with service entrance disconnect (1600A).

• Furnish and install a main distribution panel with a main circuit breaker (48 poles).

• Furnish and install cable and conduit between the transformer and CT cabinet.

• Furnish and install four guard posts around each reinforced concrete pad.

• Furnish and install a ground system for the transformer.

• Submit installation plans and equipment descriptions at least 28 days before work begins.

• The government anticipates awarding one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.

• Period of Performance: 182 days from Purchase Order Award.

• Delivery: 182 days from Purchase Order Award.

• Written questions must be received no later than March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

• Quotes must be submitted to Mitchell Frost via email (mitchell_frost@ios.doi.gov) no later than April 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

• Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 90 days.

• Evaluation factors: Work Plan, Past Performance, and Price (equally weighted).

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting a quote that conforms to the solicitation and is the most advantageous to the Government, considering the evaluation factors listed. The Government intends to award to the Best Value without discussions.

• This solicitation is set aside for small business concerns.

• The Bureau of Reclamation will contract separately with the utility provider to construct the electric service line and furnish/install the transformer and CTs.

• Offerors are strongly encouraged to carefully review all proposal submission requirements.

• The contractor must coordinate with the utility provider.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, "DK - HEART BUTTE TRANSFORMER PAD SOD," issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, seeks proposals for the construction of reinforced concrete pads for transformer and CT cabinets, furnishing and installing a CT cabinet and main distribution panel, and associated cables and conduits for the Heart Butte Dam Safety Project in Elgin, North Dakota. The project aims to install a new electrical service to support the dam's modification project, which may involve dewatering, jet grouting, and worker housing.

• Construction of reinforced concrete transformer and CT pads.

• Furnishing and installation of four guard posts around each pad.

• Installation of a ground system for the transformer.

• Furnishing and installation of a CT cabinet with disconnects.

• Furnishing and installation of a main distribution panel.

• Installation of cable and conduit between the transformer and CT cabinet.

• Submittal of installation plans and equipment descriptions at least 28 days before work begins.

• Coordination with the utility provider (Mor-Gran-Sou Electric Cooperative) for transformer installation and connection.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: The contractor shall complete all work by August 31, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided documents.

• Proposals are due by 1700 (hour) local time on the date specified in Item 8.

• Sealed offers must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided solicitation pages.

• This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning offers will only be solicited from and award made to small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates numerous FAR and DIAR clauses by reference, covering topics such as System for Award Management, wage rates, payment, Buy American requirements, and security.

• Attachment 0001 is a General Decision Number for wage rates, and Attachment 0002 is a Release of Claims form.