LGA Powerhouse Controls Room Upgrade & Annunciation
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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 Engineer District Walla Walla is preparing to issue an unrestricted Best Value Trade-Off (BVTO) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the LGA Powerhouse Controls Room Upgrade & Annunciation project. This effort involves upgrading electrical equipment, components, and wiring for the operation, monitoring, and control systems at the Little Goose Dam Powerhouse in Pomeroy, Washington. Competition is open to both large and small businesses, with a small business subcontracting plan required for large businesses. The solicitation, W912EF26RA002, is anticipated to be posted in early May 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide and install electrical equipment, components, and wiring to support the Little Goose Powerhouse's control systems. Key tasks include:
- Annunciation and SER: Combining systems, configuring HMIs for control interfaces, and installing PLCs, I/O, and wiring in the control room, S-boards, and station service panels.
- Station Service: Providing new PLC equipment for full indication and control of 4160V SS breakers and the powerhouse diesel generator, with HMIs near the diesel generator and in the control room.
- Digital SCC: Creating a fully functional digital SCC by integrating new hardwired and/or communication points into the existing digital governor PLC/HMI.
- S-Boards Refurbishment: Demolishing existing wiring, meters, and indicators, and replacing them with new panels, wiring, and associated equipment.
- Control Room Modifications: Addressing the need for an elevated floor for new wiring and consoles, and replacing existing ceiling tiles, light fixtures, and HVAC diffusers.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract (BVTO RFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (Open to large and small businesses; large businesses require a small business subcontracting plan)
- NAICS: 238210 Electrical Contractors and other Wiring Installation ($19,000,000 size standard)
- Solicitation Number: W912EF26RA002
- Anticipated Posting: Early May 2026
- Proposal Due: Approximately 30 days after solicitation posting (exact date in RFP)
- Anticipated Award: Late September 2026
- Bonds: 100% performance and payment bonds required.
Key Requirements
- Safety: Adherence to Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1), including an Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Fall Protection Plan, and a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) with specific experience and training.
- Quality Control: Establishment of an effective Contractor Quality Control (CQC) System with a comprehensive CQC Plan and a qualified CQC System Manager on-site, possessing relevant experience and