Y--Bannock Pumping Plant Rehabilitation

The Bannock Pumping Plant Rehabilitation project is a sealed bid procurement issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Department of the Interior, identified by solicitation number 140A1626B0001 and NAICS code 237990, with a competitive Indian Economic Enterprise (IEE) set-aside requirement under the Buy Indian Act. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement with a total period of performance of 1,019 calendar days, commencing upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, and requiring the contractor to begin work within 10 days of award. The project involves the comprehensive rehabilitation of an existing pumping plant near Chubbuck, Idaho, including demolition of outdated infrastructure, construction of a new 16’x40’ concrete masonry electrical building with a 15’x20’ generator enclosure, installation of six vertical turbine pumps driven by 350-horsepower motors with specified flow and head capacities, and the construction of a new mechanical irrigation canal traveling screen. Site improvements encompass drainage, erosion control, fencing, lighting, and safety systems, alongside electrical service connections to a 12.47kV transmission line furnished by Idaho Power Company. All work must comply with detailed technical specifications divided into Project Classified Systems, with PCS 1 governing the pumping plant site. The scope includes mobilization, procurement of long-lead items such as variable frequency drives and control panels, and final startup, testing, and commissioning of all mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, with final completion scheduled for June 15, 2029. The solicitation mandates strict compliance with federal acquisition regulations and special requirements, including the submission of bid, performance, and payment bonds using SF-24, SF-25, and SF-25A forms, respectively. Contractors must adhere to Buy American provisions for construction materials under FAR 52.225-11 and 52.225-12, and restrictions on foreign purchases under FAR 52.225-13, while ensuring all equipment is protected during shipment with specialized packaging including heavy-duty polyethylene envelopes with dehumidifiers, stainless steel nameplates, and sealed containers for valves and fittings. Pricing must be submitted as lump sum amounts for four line items: mobilization/demobilization, the pumping plant itself, and two optional items (mobilization/demobilization and traveling screen)