Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Power Generation and Microgrid Project

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This document is a collection of photographs and a sign-in sheet from a pre-award site visit for the ANAD Power Generation Microgrid Project (W912QR26A033) held on June 3, 2026. The sign-in sheet lists attendees from various companies, including USACE, Lamb Industries, Highvoltage Electric, MMI Utility Construction, Echo Power, Ameresco, and others, along with their contact information.

The photographs depict the site of the project, including:

• An electrical substation with transformers and switchgear.
• Various modular generator units labeled "GEN A" and "GEN B".
• A building that appears to be a control or switchgear room, showing extensive electrical panels and control systems.
• Exterior views of the facility and surrounding areas.
• Images of what appear to be scrap metal or equipment.

This document provides visual context of the project site and the types of equipment present. The attendee list may be useful for potential bidders to identify other interested parties or potential partners. The photographs offer a direct view of the existing infrastructure and the scale of the project, which can aid bidders in understanding the physical environment and scope of work for the ANAD Power Generation Microgrid Project.

Amendment / Modification

• The contract duration has been extended from 724 calendar days to 952 calendar days.

• Several PLAN SHEETS have been replaced in their entirety. These include modifications to various substation plan views, one-line diagrams, schematic diagrams, control panel layouts, and wiring diagrams for Eulaton, Nichols, and Demil Substations, as well as site distribution diagrams.

• Updated Wage Determinations AL20260105 dated 05/18/2026 has replaced the previous version dated 01/02/2026.

• Section 7.4.1 of the "Procedures for Submittal of Offers" has been amended to require submission information for each joint venture member.

• A list of attendees and photographs from the site visit on 03 June is provided.

• Contract duration (Section 00 73 00 - Supplementary Conditions)

• Numerous Plan Sheets (listed in the document)

• Wage Determinations (Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements)

• Procedures for Submittal of Offers (Section 7.4.1)

• List of Drawing Sheets (Section 00 01 15)

• The contract duration has been extended. Bidders should note the new total duration of 952 calendar days for completion.

• Updated wage determination information should be incorporated into proposals.

• Joint venture members must ensure they provide the required submission information as per the amended Section 7.4.1.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for AL20260105, dated 05/18/2026, which specifies prevailing wage rates for various construction crafts in Calhoun County, Alabama. It is used to ensure that contractors on federal or federally funded construction projects pay laborers and mechanics employed on the site of the work at least the locally prevailing wages and benefits.

• General Decision Number: AL20260105
• Publication Date: 05/18/2026
• State: Alabama
• Construction Types: Heavy
• Counties: Calhoun
• Classifications and Rates: Includes specific wage and fringe benefit rates for various job classifications such as Truck Driver, Operator (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe), Laborer (Pipelayer, Common/General), Electrician, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, and Carpenter.
• Executive Order 13706: Mandates paid sick leave for federal contractors, requiring 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
• Executive Order 13658: Addresses minimum wage for federal contractors, with specific rates applicable from May 11, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
• Rate Identifiers: Explains various identifiers (SU, UAVG, SA) used to denote the type of wage rate (union, survey, state-adopted).
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these wage rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these prevailing wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also highlights important executive orders related to paid sick leave and minimum wage that contractors must adhere to.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the construction of a microgrid system at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD), Anniston, AL. The requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The microgrid system will provide on-site, automated energy control and generation storage management, integrating with existing substations to enable islanding for critical loads during grid outages. The target ceiling for the contract is $46,000,000.00.

• Construction of a microgrid system with full islanding capability.

• Integration of new and existing generation assets with specific substations.

• Automated switching and microgrid controls for direct routing of electricity and load shedding.

• Design in accordance with Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems, or current policy.

• Contract type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Estimated ceiling: $46,000,000.00.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

• Submission deadline: As specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

• Proposals are to be submitted in two volumes:

  • Volume I: Past Performance and Technical Approach (Factor I: Past Performance, Factor II: Technical Approach - Management Plan and Schedule Narrative).
  • Volume II: Price and Proforma Information (Standard Form 1442, Price Breakout Schedule, Joint Venture Agreements, Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability, Pre-Award Information, Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) Level Certification).

• Evaluation Basis: Best Value Trade-Off process. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are considered approximately equal to price.

• Key evaluation factors include Past Performance (1st in importance) and Technical Approach (2nd in importance).

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• CMMC Level 2 certification is required for award.

• Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately in pricing.

• Specific file naming conventions and organization are required for electronic submissions.

• Past performance information is evaluated for the prime contractor only, unless part of an approved joint venture or teaming arrangement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation seeks proposals for the construction of a microgrid system at Anniston Army Depot (ANAD), Anniston, AL. The requirement is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract based on a Best Value Trade-Off process, prioritizing overall value to the government.

• Construction of a microgrid system with full islanding capability.

• Integration of new and existing generation assets with substations to enable islanding for critical loads.

• Automated energy control, generation, and storage management system.

• Design must comply with Unified Facility Criteria 4-010-06 Cybersecurity of Facility Related Control Systems or current policy.

• Target ceiling for contract award: $46,000,000.00.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

• Submission deadline is specified in Block 13 of Standard Form 1442.

• Proposals must include information detailed in paragraphs 2.4 and 2.5, organized into Volume I (Past Performance and Technical Approach) and Volume II (Price and Proforma Information).

• Evaluation factors include Proposal Compliance Review, Technical Evaluation (Past Performance and Technical Approach), Price Evaluation, and Technical Trade-off Analysis.

• Past Performance is the most important factor, followed by Technical Approach, then Price.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model (CMMC) Level 2 certification is required for award.

• Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) set-aside.

• Offerors are encouraged to limit submissions to essential data for evaluation.

• Electronic files must be in a searchable Adobe PDF format.

• Specific file naming conventions and organization are required.

• The government reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary.

• A sample Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Anniston Army Depot (ANAD) Power Generation and Microgrid Project located in Anniston, Alabama. This procurement is specifically set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. The estimated price range for this construction project is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

Details regarding the specific work requirements, technical specifications, and deliverables are not fully detailed in this initial solicitation document but are referenced in SF 1442 Section 00 21 00 for additional instructions.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Period of Performance: To begin within 10 calendar days after award/notice to proceed and complete within 724 calendar days.

• Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds are required (YES).

• Estimated Value: $25,000,000 - $100,000,000

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 29, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Proposal Validity: Offers must be valid for at least 120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the offer due date.

• Evaluation Criteria: Not explicitly detailed in this document, but proposals are expected to contain the offeror's best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

• This procurement is set-aside exclusively for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and meet all representation and certification requirements.

• Funds are not presently available for this acquisition; award is contingent upon appropriated funds being made available.

• Technical inquiries and questions must be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet (http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet).

• A site visit is scheduled for June 3, 2026, at 08:30 a.m. Central Time at Building 251, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL 36201. Registration and base access procedures must be followed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for Heavy Construction Projects in Calhoun County, Alabama. It establishes the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to various laborers and mechanics employed on construction projects covered by the Davis-Bacon Act and related acts. This information is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for the opportunity.

• Craft Classifications and Rates: Lists specific trades (e.g., Carpenter, Electrician, Laborer, Operator, Truck Driver) with their corresponding hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Notes that this EO applies to federal contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017, requiring contractors to provide paid sick leave.
• Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage): Addresses the minimum wage requirements for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, and those not renewed or extended after January 30, 2022.
• Rate Identifiers: Explains the meaning of various identifiers (e.g., SU, UAVG, SA) used to denote the type of wage rate (union, survey, state-adopted).
• Wage Determination Appeals Process: Outlines the procedures for appealing wage determination decisions.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract violations. The document also provides contact information for inquiries regarding wage determinations and appeals.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Price Breakout Schedule for the Anniston Army Depot Microgrid project. It requires offerors to provide detailed pricing for specific line items related to the project.

• Line Items: The schedule includes five distinct line items:
  • 0001: Primary Facility (demolition and construction outside the fenced site)
  • 0002: Primary Facility - Generator(s) (purchase of 2.5MW generators)
  • 0003: Primary Facility - Switchgear (purchase of switchgear and operational devices)
  • 0004: Site Work (demolition and construction outside the fenced site, excluding electrical utility work)
  • 0005: Electrical Utility (work performed by the privatized utility provider)
• Pricing: Offerors must insert a price for each numbered item. Unit cost, quantity, and item total fields are provided.
• Notes:
  • The company name must be clearly indicated.
  • Failure to price each item may disqualify the proposal.
  • The scope of work for each item is a general outline; proposers are responsible for a thorough investigation of drawings and specifications.
  • The contractor is responsible for coordinating and paying the privatized utility provider (Alabama Power Company).
  • For Line Item 0002 and 0003, manufacturer price quotes and applicable markups must be included.
  • For Line Item 0005, no mark-ups are allowed, and payment will be based on proof of payment.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the cost breakdown required for their proposals. It outlines the specific components and services for which pricing must be submitted and provides essential instructions for completing the pricing schedule accurately. Failure to adhere to these instructions could lead to disqualification.