Sources Sought for Fishtrap Lake Intake Structure and Dam Rehabilitation
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 US Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District, has issued a Sources Sought notice for the Intake Structure and Dam Rehabilitation at Fishtrap Lake in Shelbiana, Kentucky. This market research aims to identify qualified large and small businesses, including various small business categories, capable of performing complex rehabilitation work. Responses are due by May 13, 2026.
Purpose
This is a Sources Sought notice to determine the capabilities of firms for the Fishtrap Lake project. It is not a solicitation, and no technical scope of services is currently available. The Government will use responses to inform future acquisition decisions.
Scope of Work
The project involves furnishing all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision for the Intake Structure and Dam Rehabilitation. Key tasks include:
- Base Work:
- Removal and replacement of the Intake Structure Air Circulator and Water Pump.
- Installation of a roof damper motor.
- Removal and replacement of four sluice gate level monitors.
- Removal and replacement of line shafts, couplings, bearings, and brake wheels/shoes.
- Removal and replacement of the Motor Control Center, associated wiring, and electrical distribution equipment.
- Installation of an E-Stop circuit wiring for hydraulic pumps.
- Optional Work (may be awarded with Base Contract):
- Option 1 (Cylinder Rehab): Disassembly and removal of three service gate cylinders and one low flow gate cylinder; fabrication and installation of one new service gate cylinder; rehabilitation of others.
- Option 2 (Crane Rehab): Removal and replacement of crane motors, bearings, brakes, wiring, controls, etc.; rebuilding of the hook block; cleaning and painting of crane components.
- Option 3 (Elevator Rehab): Removal and replacement of all power and control systems for the existing elevator.
- Option 4 (Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement): Replacement of all three service gate cylinders (in lieu of Option 1).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Product/Service Code: Y1PZ - Construction Of Other Non Building Facilities
- Place of Performance: Shelbiana, Kentucky
- Set-Aside Status: Unknown at this time. Responses are sought from large and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Business, Certified HUBZone, Woman-Owned, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned.
Submission Requirements & Evaluation
Interested contractors must submit a response, limited to 10 pages (20 total, 10 front and back), by May 13, 2026. Submissions should be sent electronically to Lillie V. Bodie (lillie.v.bodie@usace.army.mil) and Danielle L. Roar (danielle.L.roar@usace.army.mil). Required submission content includes:
- Contractor's name, DUNS, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Statement of interest in a potential solicitation.
- Demonstration of capability for complex contracts, with comparable work examples from the past 10 years.
- Professional qualifications of company and personnel.
- Capacity to obtain required bonding and meet insurance requirements.
- Verification of any SBA certifications. Contractors must demonstrate their ability to meet requirements through professional registration, company/personnel resumes, executed examples, and supporting customer feedback.
Additional Notes
The current electrical commercial power source is a 12 KV distribution line owned by Kentucky Power Company (KPC), configured as an "open delta."