Electrical Feeder Upgrades, Black Rock Lake Dam, Thomaston, Connecticut
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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, New England District, is issuing a Sources Sought notice for Electrical Feeder Upgrades at Black Rock Lake Dam in Thomaston, Connecticut. This market research aims to identify qualified 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Small Business concerns. The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Project Overview
This project involves significant electrical infrastructure upgrades at the Black Rock Lake Dam, a critical component of the Naugatuck River Basin's flood control network. The modernization effort is essential to ensure the continued operational reliability and safety of the dam's electrical systems.
Scope of Work
Key tasks for this project include:
- Replacing the existing overhead dam feeder with a new buried conduit duct bank.
- Removing and replacing the existing gate tower feeder.
- Removing existing manual transfer switches.
- Replacing existing 480V Panel-A, transformer, and 120/208 Panel-B in the gate tower.
- Installing a new propane genset and associated propane tank in the project office parking lot, sized to power both the project office and gate tower during utility outages.
- Installing a new automatic transfer switch to feed existing panel MDP-1 from either the utility or the new genset.
Contract Details & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- NAICS Code: 238210 (Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors)
- Estimated Cost: $1,000,000 - $5,000,000
- Planned Solicitation: Fall 2026
- Construction Period: Fall/Winter 2026
- Published Date: March 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms must submit a capabilities package, limited to twenty pages, detailing:
- Business classification (e.g., HUBZone, Small Business).
- Qualifications and experience in performing the specified work components.
- At least two specific project examples within the last seven years.
- Identification of any subcontractors, their qualifications, and experience (within the last seven years).
- Proof of bonding capability.
Response & Contact Information
- Response Due: April 6, 2026
- Submission Method: Email to Kayla.Gonsalves@usace.army.mil
- Contact: Kayla Gonsalves, (978) 318-8256
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government will not pay for any material provided in response. Results of this survey will be considered for one year from the notice date.