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Soo Locks Generator and Duct Bank

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District is preparing to issue a Request for Proposal for the Soo Locks Generator and Duct Bank project located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. This firm fixed-price contract involves constructing new duct bank infrastructure and manholes connecting the Magazine Street Substation to points within the lock shafts, including installation of new cable trays and feeders while removing existing unreliable feeder cables. The project addresses past failures by replacing outdated components to ensure reliable power transmission within the Soo Locks complex. Additionally, it includes the installation of a new natural gas-fueled backup generator system housed in a newly constructed 5,400 square foot building with load-bearing CMU and brick veneer. This building will be located adjacent to the Magazine Street Substation and will replace the existing diesel generator and fuel storage system to provide dependable standby power for the facility. The total project value exceeds $10 million and will be solicited through an unrestricted, full and open competition under NAICS code 236220, which covers commercial and building construction. Contractors must be registered in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), as all solicitation materials will be distributed and submitted electronically via these platforms. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted in late May or early June 2025, with no bidder’s list maintained during the process. Key points of contact are provided for further inquiries, and interested contractors should prepare accordingly for electronic submission requirements and compliance with government procurement standards.

General Info

Construct new duct bank and backup generator system at Soo Locks, $10M+, competitive bidding.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W072 Endist Detroit

NAICS

236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

Place of Performance

Sault Sainte Marie, MI, 49783, USA

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedMay 15

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W072 Endist Detroit

Contacts2 people available

OfficeDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W072 Endist Detroit

Office AddressDETROIT, MI, 48226-5000, USA

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Dorretta J Calhoun-battles

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Stephanie M. Craig

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Full Description

This announcement is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. This is not a Request for Proposal, nor Information for Bid. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District is seeking contractors for the Soo Locks Generator and Duct Bank, located at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a single firm fixed-priced contract for the Soo Locks Generator and Duct Bank. The work includes construction of new duct bank and manholes from Magazine Street Substation to a new manhole above Shaft #1 and new cable tray and support within shaft 1 and the service tunnel to splice point between shaft #3 and #4. New feeders will to be installed in this route and existing feeder cables will be demolished and removed. This project replaces the existing unreliable feeders which have failed several times in the past. The project also, includes construction of new natural gas fueled back-up generator system along with removal of the existing back-up generators and associate diesel fuel storage distribution system. The new generator system includes a new 5,400 square foot load bearing CMU and brick veneer building to house the generators, switchgear, and control equipment. The new building will be adjacent to the Magazine Street Substation, in the Depot Lot at the corner of Magazine Street and Portage Avenue. This project provides reliable standby power to the Soo Lock Complex. In accordance with FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction project is more than $10,000,000. This project will be solicited Unrestricted, Full and Open Competition. The Small Business Size Standard for this NAICS is $45 million The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 236220, Commercial and Building Construction. The Product Service Code (PCS) is Y1EZ (Construction of Other Industrial Building) Anticipated Solicitation Posted Date: Late May or early June 2025. The solicitation package materials, documents, drawing, specification and attachments will be available only electronically and via link at sam.gov. where there will be a link to the attachments which will be stored in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment system (PIEE). Electronic submission is required through PIEE solicitation module suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. All contractors must be register both SAM.gov. and PIEE. The Government will not accept hard copy documents to any interested parties as a result of the solicitation. Please note: The Government will Not maintain a bidders list during the solicitation period. Interested contractor must have an active registration in the System for Award Management System (SAM). Contractors can access SAM for free.