Renovation of the Fish Collection Facility on the Toutle River
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army (USACE Portland District) is conducting a Sources Sought for the Renovation of the Fish Collection Facility on the Toutle River in Toutle, WA. This market research aims to identify industry capabilities for a project estimated between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 8:00 am PDT.
Scope of Work
This project involves renovating the existing Fish Collection Facility to meet current BiOP requirements, a mitigation effort related to raising the Crest on the Sediment Control Structure. The renovation will include a new System Acquisition and Control System (SCADA), comprising hardware and software. The primary purpose of the SCADA system is to monitor and maintain proper water levels on the newly constructed fish ladder. The contractor-supplied hardware must be capable of executing government-generated software, specifically Allen Bradley Studio 5000.
Key hardware requirements include:
- Acceptance of 4-20mA sensor inputs (analog input module).
- Acceptance of 0-24VDC digital inputs (digital input module).
- Control of 0-24VDC digital outputs (digital output module).
- Module with multiple relay outputs.
- Main controller operating over Ethernet/IP protocol using CAT6 hardware.
- Hardware to control devices using Ethernet/IP protocol.
- 15" Human Machine Interface (HMI).
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD or ASD) for motors from 3 hp to 50 hp.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (for market research purposes only).
- NAICS: 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction).
- Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): $100,000.00 to $1,000,000.00.
- Anticipated Contract Type: One (1) Firm Fixed-Price contract.
- Anticipated Source Selection: Invitation for Bid.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 8:00 am PDT.
- Anticipated Advertisement: February 2027.
- Anticipated Award: May 2027.
- Estimated Construction Completion: End of calendar year 2027.
Set-Aside
This is a Sources Sought notice seeking responses from both large and small businesses, including Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)), HUBZone, Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB). Maximum small business participation is sought at both prime and subcontracting levels.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit responses electronically via email to Justin F. Figueredo (justin.f.figueredo@usace.army.mil) and David M. Cook (david.m.cook@usace.army.mil). The email subject line must be: "Sources Sought – Toutle Fish collection Facility". Responses are limited to six (6) pages and must include:
- An explanation of the equipment that can be provided.
- A list of projects where similar equipment has been used.
- Proof that PLC equipment can run Allen Bradley Studio 5000 software.
All interested firms must be registered in SAM.gov.