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Grand Coulee Block 31 Elevator Modernization

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Pre-solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 140R1020R0011 ¿ Grand Coulee Left Powerplant, Block 31 Elevator Modernization, Columbia Basin Project, Washington Synopsis: The Block 31 Elevator, located ... Pre-solicitation Notice Solicitation Number: 140R1020R0011 ¿ Grand Coulee Left Powerplant, Block 31 Elevator Modernization, Columbia Basin Project, Washington Synopsis: The Block 31 Elevator, located in the Grand Coulee Dam, is a unique elevator with two modes of operation ¿ passenger and freight. The elevator is operated with two DC motors in tandem. It has been in operation since its original installation around 1942. The Work to be performed under this solicitation includes modernizing the Block 31 elevator while preserving and refurbishing the existing DC motors, upgrading hoistway lighting, improving temperature controls in the machine room, and providing fire detection and alarm systems compatible with current Grand Coulee Power Office systems. Grand Coulee Dam is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Contractor shall protect the visual and character-defining features of elements to be removed, and of all elements to remain. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 238290 and the size standard is $16.5 million. The Davis-Bacon Act applies to this procurement. We anticipate issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) on or about May 1, 2020 at www.fbo.gov., but all dates in this notice are subject to change. Any amendments applicable to the solicitation will be posted at the same site. To take advantage of business opportunities with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the Department of the Interior (DOI) you must register your firm with the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. Reclamation intends to award one firm fixed-price contract. The estimated price of the work is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. Any award will be based on the best value to the Government. This requirement will be solicited as a full and open procurement that will consider technical applicability, safety, experience, past performance, schedule and price in the award decision; these evaluation factors are subject to change. Final evaluation factors will be defined in the solicitation.

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The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Pacific Northwest Regional Office intends to issue a solicitation for the Block 31 Elevator Modernization project, at the Grand Coulee Dam, which is classified as a co... The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Pacific Northwest Regional Office intends to issue a solicitation for the Block 31 Elevator Modernization project, at the Grand Coulee Dam, which is classified as a construction contract. This requirement had been solicited under 140R1019R0010 and was cancelled. This requirement is being re-issued under 140R1020R0011. The intent of this notice is to announce the impending solicitation to be released on or about April 6, 2020, with an anticipated award date on or about August 20, 2020. The Period of Performance (POP) is anticipated to take two (2) years. The Period of Performance will be decided at time of award. As this is a construction requirement and provides a service to the Government, the non-manufacturer rule does not apply. The Block 31 Elevator, located in the Grand Coulee Block 31 Tower, is a unique elevator with two (2) modes of operation ¿ passenger and freight. The elevator is operated with two (2) DC motors in tandem and has been in operation since its original installation around 1942. The work specifications to be performed include Modernizing the Block 31 Elevator while preserving and refurbishing the existing DC motors, upgrading hoist way lighting, improving temperature controls in the machine room, and providing fire detection and alarm systems compatible with current Grand Coulee Power Office systems. Grand Coulee Dam is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The Contractor shall protect the visual and character-defining features of elements to be removed, and of all elements to remain. All work shall be performed in a manner consistent with the Secretary of the Interior¿s Standards for Rehabilitation. The applicable NAICS code is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors, with a size standard of $16.5 million, falls under the Product/Service code of Z2KA, Repair or Alteration of Dams, and will be set-aside for 100% Small Business entities. This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Proposals (RFP) per FAR Part 15.203. At minimum, the evaluation factors will include acceptability of a technical proposal, schedule, company experience, past performance and price. Specific evaluation factors for the project will be included in the official solicitation. This will be a firm-fixed, price contract, and the magnitude of construction is anticipated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. The official solicitation announcement will also post to the beta.SAM.GOV site (beta.sam.gov) and FedConnect site (FedConnect.net). Proposals will be accepted from all responsive and responsible small business concerns offering no exceptions to the solicitation. Prospective offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the receipt of any award. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by Reclamation per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii). Any questions or for a copy of the draft specifications and drawings, regarding this announcement should be sent to Rachel Dyer at rdyer@usbr.gov. Phone calls and/or fax responses will not be accepted.