Bonneville Power House 1 Trash Rack Replacement
Overview
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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 Portland District intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the Bonneville Powerhouse 1 Trash Rack Replacement project at Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, OR. This project involves the fabrication, delivery, and installation of new trash racks, disposal of existing ones, and site preparation including dredging and debris removal. This procurement is anticipated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected on or about March 24, 2026, with bids due 30 days after advertisement.
Scope of Work
The project includes:
- Fabrication and delivery of 162 new vinyl-coated trash racks for Main Units 1 through 9.
- Excavation, dredging, removal, and disposal of sediment and debris to clear the cross section structural profile.
- Replacement of 162 trash racks for Main Units 1-9, six for Main Unit 10 slot C, and six for the Station Service Unit.
- Removal and reinstallation of trash racks currently in Main Unit 10 slot B.
- Provision of dive support as necessary during removal and installation.
- Disposal of 203 existing trash racks, including those replaced, stored, and original spares. The in-water work window is from November 15, 2027, through March 14, 2028.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Invitation for Bids (IFB)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard: $45 million)
- Magnitude: Between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000
- Solicitation Release: On or about March 24, 2026
- Bids Due: Approximately 30 days after solicitation release
- Published: March 9, 2026
Additional Notes
A pre-bid site visit will be scheduled, with details provided in the formal solicitation. This is a pre-solicitation synopsis; it is not an invitation for bids, and any bids received will not be accepted or evaluated.