Illinois Waterway Project Office - Starved Rock Lock and Dam - Generator

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has issued solicitation W912E26QA043 for the procurement of a 500 kW generator and various electrical supplies for the Starved Rock Lock and Dam located in Ottawa, Illinois. This firm-fixed-price requirement is a total small business set-aside, and the government will apply a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The scope of work includes the delivery of one 500 kW generator, along with associated items such as 400 KCMIL wire, 4/0 wire, and various conduit bodies. The contractor is responsible for all transportation costs to the destination and must provide necessary crane or equipment support to offload the generator at the delivery site. Technical inquiries must be submitted by August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with final quotes due by August 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The delivery schedule requires electrical supplies to be delivered within 30 calendar days of the contract award, while the generator must be delivered no later than 180 calendar days after award. All electrical wire must comply with specific UL, ASTM, and National Electrical Code standards. The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the government at the lowest price. Key points of contact include Contracting Officer Katherine Behrens and Technical POC Matt Whitley.