ADVANCE NOTICE OF UPCOMING SOLICITATION:

This is a competitive 100% Small Business Set-aside Invitation for Bid (IFB) related to the Tracy and Olinda 500kV Substation COTP Shunt Reactor Breaker Replacement Project. The acquisition is subject to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 237130 with a size standard of $39.5 million. This acquisition will be handled as an IFB prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subparts 14 and 36. A firm-fixed price contract award is contemplated. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. Places of performance will be in Shasta and San Joaquin Counties, California.

This project includes the removal and replacement of two (2) sets of 500kV power circuit breakers, installation of surface trench, associated electrical equipment, and site development for Olinda Substation COTP Reactor Breaker Replacements; and the removal and replacement of one (1) 500KV power circuit breaker, installation of a surface trench, associated electrical equipment, and site development for Tracy 500KV Substation COTP Reactor Breaker Replacement.

The solicitation, specifications, drawings, and any subsequent amendments will only be available in electronic format, downloadable from the internet free of charge. No CD-ROMS or hardcopy documents will be distributed. Interested parties can download the solicitation at https://sam.gov on OR about 11 January 2023.  Any questions shall be submitted via email to [email protected] referencing the solicitation number in the subject line. No phone calls will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which will be considered by the agency.

Note: Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. To obtain information on completing SAM registration and/or obtaining a DUNS number go to the following website: https://sam.gov. Contractors shall ensure Online Representations and Certifications is completed and current in SAM. It is important to read the solicitation COMPLETELY as there are DATES that MUST be met. Bids will NOT be accepted by telegraphic, facsimile or electronic commerce.